Substance Use Disorder
Alcohol, Depression, and Anxiety
Do you get depressed or anxious the next day after drinking? Consumption of alcohol can worsen symptoms of depression. Read more about what you should be aware of at https://www.addictiongroup.org/alcohol/depression/
Four Reasons Why Substance Use Prevention is Suicide Prevention
Understanding Substance Use Disorder
Crisis Response/Hotlines
- Georgia Crisis & Access Line – 1-800-715-4225
- GA Peer2Peer Warm Line – 1-888-945-1414
Overdose Prevention/Response
- Georgia Overdose Prevention Project – An advocacy organization that provides free naloxone kits to Georgians through the mail.
- HarmReduction.org – Features harm reduction strategies and provides information to help people identify, respond, and prevent overdoses.
- Opioid Overdose Rescue – Outlines 3 simple steps to save a life in the event of an opioid overdose. Includes helpful reference videos.
Self-Assessment
Binge and High-Intensity Drinking
Treatment & Support
- Georgia Professionals Health Program (PHP)
- GVMA Member Assistance Program
- Alcoholics Anonymous in Georgia – Resource for finding in-person and virtual AA meetings throughout the state.
- InTheRooms.com – Resource for finding virtual AA and NA meetings 24/7.
- Recovery in Georgia – Locally run independent addiction recovery resource that features treatment centers, support meetings, and prevention resources for Georgians.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse – Helpful resource for finding treatment centers for friends or family members that are struggling with substance abuse.
- Live Another Day – A curated list of the top-rated accredited drug rehab centers in Georgia.
- The Summit Wellness Group – Highly-rated Georgia-based dual diagnosis provider that features a wide selection of online support guides.
- The GARR Network – Georgia-based association of accredited sober living homes throughout the state.
- Veterinarian Specific Program Cornerstone of Recovery Facility located in TN
- Local GA Call center CARES Warm Line (1-844-326-5400)
- Search engine for treatment facilities by location, type, or insurance
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline 24-hour National Treatment Referral Hotline (1-800-662-HELP)
- Virtual Recovery Resources
NOTE: The information contained in these self-help documents is not to be used as a substitute for professional care. Neither the authors nor the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association (GVMA) assume liability for injury incurred by following the information presented in these self-help resources.