Recovery Cafe

Recovery Cafe: A Journey Beyond the Stigma

When someone picks up the phone to call us at Recovery Café, they’re not just making a call; they’re taking a courageous first step towards transformation in addiction recovery. As a certified drug and alcohol counselor, I’m part of that pivotal moment, but it’s vital to recognize that recovery from substance use disorders is a …

Recovery Cafe empowers your recovery journey.

Empowering Your Recovery Journey at Recovery Cafe

Welcome to Recovery Cafe in Athens, Georgia, where our dedicated team leverages their vast expertise to support your unique recovery journey. Our approach intertwines individual strengths with a robust community network, facilitated by our seasoned professionals, including Larry Walton, Steve Patterson, and Juliana Tabares. Here’s how their skills and experiences enrich our recovery programs by …

Approaches to Addiction: Recovery Cafe

At Recovery Cafe, our mission is to offer a transformative journey through addiction life counseling. Our approach, deeply rooted in a holistic understanding of recovery, recognizes the individuality of each person’s path to wellness. We are committed to providing an environment that nurtures and supports all aspects of healing, from physical recovery to emotional and …

Sanctuary of Healing

The Power of Guidance: Rediscovering Life Beyond Addiction

Understanding and healing from substance misuse isn’t an easy path. It’s filled with ups and downs, and sometimes the road might seem too hard to travel. But a counselor or a recovery coach can make this journey less daunting. They are like a compass, guiding you through the darkness and into the light. A conversation …

Substance Use Disorder

Understanding Substance Use Disorder: A Journey from Stigma to Empowerment

The historical practice of decimation in the Roman army during the Third Servile War is much like how society treated substance use disorder, more commonly referred to as addiction, half a century ago. This punitive approach, akin to blaming a military unit for its failure, saw substance use disorder as an individual’s moral failing or …

ASAM Level 1 in Athens

Comprehensive ASAM Level 1 Program in Athens – Recovery Café

Struggling with substance abuse is challenging. Look no further if you or a loved one are searching for a comprehensive treatment program. The Recovery Café’s ASAM Level 1 program in Athens provides the support and resources necessary to kickstart the journey toward addiction recovery. Offering both short-term and long-term program options, we tailor our support …

ASAM Level 1

ASAM Level 1 Classes – Outpatient Online

Welcome to the ASAM Level 1 Basic Course at Recovery Cafe Embark on your journey to recovery with our online, six-week ASAM Level 1 Basic Course. It is a one month course tailored to meet both mandatory educational requirements and personal growth aspirations in substance use recovery. Whether fulfilling a legal requirement or seeking personal …

Overcoming Addiction

Overcoming Addiction: A Comprehensive Guide to Supporting a Friend

Overcoming alcohol and drug addiction can be daunting, but, with the support of friends and loved ones, recovery is within reach. If you have a friend battling with substance abuse, there are numerous ways to assist them on their path toward recovery. In this blog post, we’ll explore some clinical perspectives on supporting a friend …