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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
Demystifying Co-Occurring Disorders: Here’s What You Need to Know
The term “dual diagnosis” has become more prevalent in and around recovery communities in recent years but can often be surrounded by misunderstanding and confusion.
Their Son Died of a Heroin Overdose. They Want Your Loved One’s Story to End Differently.
In Joey Gootee’s last post on Instagram he is smiling peacefully. Lips pressed together, just the corners of his mouth turn slightly up. It’s a
10 Etiquette Suggestions for 12-Step Meetings
For many recovering alcoholics and addicts, venturing into a twelve-step meeting for the first time can be an intimidating prospect. Where do I park? Where
Getting Sober Older: Finding Long-term Sobriety After 60
It started out like the hundreds, if not thousands, of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings he’d sat through before. A clubhouse, plastic lawn chairs, crowds of seemingly
What to Expect at Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings
If you or a loved one is considering attending a 12-step meeting, you might have questions about what to expect. Both Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and
Nashville Top Sober City
Good grief, we didn’t have any idea the “soberest city in the U.S.” according to data compiled by the Daily Beast, is Nashville, TN. But