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Signs Your Loved One May Have an Active Addiction
Almost everyone has been affected by substance abuse by the time that they reach adulthood. Some have experienced this widely spreading problem directly, while others
Drinking to Death
The normalization of alcoholism is a strange byproduct of American culture. Alcohol advertisements can be seen everywhere within American entertainment, despite it being the third
How Addiction Can Change Your Personality
Drug and alcohol abuse can have negative effects on your body, but the adverse changes to your personality can also be devastating. The consequences of
This Mostly Legal, Unregulated Herbal Substance Is Linked to More Than 40 Deaths
His back hurt, he was anxious, he didn’t like his job. Daniel was miserable. He was also about a year sober and not doing the
6 FAQs About CBD You Need to Know
It’s being touted as safe and non-addictive, a treatment for a host of ailments, and even a “miracle” cannabis compound. Found in oils, creams, pills,
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 psychoactive component
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 of pain. And,
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 out of here!
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
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 after threatening suicide,
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 others
A Guide to Common Drug Slang
One of the distinguishing factors of any community is its language. Politics, religion, sports, medicine, academia, entire cities and states—each has its own vocabulary. The