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Gas Station Heroin & Other Trending Convenience Store Drugs
When you make a routine stop at a gas station, you’re usually there to fill up your gas tank, or maybe purchase a hot dog,

No Shortcuts to Alcohol Recovery
If only you could go to the doctor to get a shot to stop drinking, right? You could skip all those AA meetings, relapse struggles,
Al-Anon for Moms in Nashville: How to Support Your Son’s Recovery
You never expected to be here. The late-night phone calls. The missing money. The overwhelming worry every time your son doesn’t answer a text. If

The 8 Essentials of Wellness
What does wellness mean to you? Maybe your mind immediately goes to your physical health, or you think about your emotional state or spiritual life.

Mike’s Journey: How Discovery Place Helped His Son’s Addiction
In this heartfelt and moving video, Mike—a proud father—shares the powerful story of his son Matt’s transformation through the drug and alcohol spiritual retreat at

Recovery 101: Getting the Most Out of Meetings
Did you know that over 100,000 weekly meetings are currently listed in the AA Meeting app? You’re not on your own as you do the

Spirituality’s Role in Recovery
Is the concept of a higher power comforting or uncomfortable for you? In today’s age of religious ambiguity, spirituality can be a loaded topic or

There Is a Way Out – Staff Testimonial: Kevin, Discovery Place Guide
My name’s Kevin. I’m an alcoholic. I’m a guide here at Discovery Place. I’ve worked here for a little over a year and a half.

Breaking the Cycle: How Alcoholic Parents Affect Adult Children and Finding Healing
Growing up with a parent who struggles with alcoholism leaves lasting impressions that often extend well into adulthood. If you’re an adult child of an

How To Deal With An Alcoholic Son: Finding Hope and Healing
The love a parent has for their child is one of the most powerful bonds in existence. When you see your son struggling with alcoholism,

Are Sleeping Pills Dangerous? Understanding the Risks for Your Loved One
Watching someone you love struggle with sleep issues can be heartbreaking. As a concerned mother, wife, or family member, you want to help them find

Understanding Alcohol Withdrawal: A Guide for Families Supporting Recovery
When your loved one is ready to break free from alcohol addiction, it’s natural to feel both hopeful and anxious about what lies ahead. As