Georgia Recovery Resources
Guides, explainers, and practical information about addiction treatment in Georgia.
The Difference Between Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, and Sober Living
What each level of addiction treatment looks like on the ground in Georgia, who belongs there, and what happens when someone ends up at the wrong level.
Does Insurance Cover Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Georgia?
What insurance actually covers, where the gaps are, and how to verify your benefits before admission.
Does Medicaid Cover Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Georgia?
Which programs accept Medicaid, what levels of care are included, and what to expect from the authorization process.
Sober Living vs. Halfway House: What's the Difference in Georgia?
The real difference between sober living homes and halfway houses in Georgia, and how to know which one you need.
How to Choose a Sober Living Home in Georgia
The specific questions to ask, red flags to watch for, and how GARR certification protects you.
What Is GARR Certification in Georgia?
What GARR certification involves, what the NARR levels mean, and how to verify a sober living home's certification status.
How to Help a Loved One Get Into Rehab in Georgia
How to research programs, have the conversation, what to do when they won't go, and how to take care of yourself.
What Is THOR Housing in Georgia?
How Georgia's Transitional Housing for Offender Reentry program works and how to find THOR-certified programs.
What to Expect in a PHP Program in Georgia
An honest look at the daily structure, group dynamic, insurance process, and what makes partial hospitalization work.
How to Pay for Rehab Without Insurance in Georgia
Six real pathways to funded or low-cost addiction treatment — state funding, Medicaid, sliding scale, and more.
What Is Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Georgia?
What dual diagnosis treatment includes, who needs it, and how to find programs that treat addiction and mental health together.