Feb 14, 2019
Getaway or Outpatient Program?
No matter how long the "bottom" has been coming, when the time finally arrives to choose a treatment center—either as an addict, an...
Feb 13, 2019
5 Things You Need to Know About Marijuana & Psychosis
It’s safe to say today’s marijuana is not like the marijuana of even a few decades ago. Levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the...
Feb 5, 2019
How Long Until I Am Sober?
Good question. People ask us this often, not only for economic reasons (how much will this cost?), but also for work and family...
Feb 5, 2019
A Primer on Opiates and Opioids
In Signs of Opiate Addiction, we discussed the terms opiates and opioids. Both are powerful drugs that are highly effective for the relief...
Feb 5, 2019
Spiritual Solutions and Recovery without Religion
The Dirty Word Alcoholics and Addicts Hate Few terms scare away as many active addicts and alcoholics as the s-word: spiritual. Get me...
Feb 5, 2019
Depression and Addiction
A Complex Combination “If I am hurt in a car wreck, please don’t take me to a 12-Step meeting.” This bit of wisdom is occasionally...
Jan 29, 2019
How a Pot Addict Found Recovery at 19
Tanner didn’t mean to end up at Discovery Place. He didn’t really even mean to get sober. Following an impromptu family intervention...
Jan 15, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About DUI Offenses in Tennessee
The journey to sobriety is different for every alcoholic and addict. Your reason for choosing to explore a sober life may be different than...