How to Handle Co-Occurring Disorders
Addicts find themselves fighting many battles beyond breaking from addictive substances or habits. Typically, addiction stems from stress in real life with jobs, family, friends,
How Can You Treat Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms?
Drinking alcohol depresses your system by slowing down brain functioning and it even affects how your nervous system communicates. Chronic use will make your central
Can Postpartum Depression Lead To Substance Abuse?
After the birth of a baby, the mix of emotions women face is all over the place. Carrying a baby and then delivering a new
What To Expect During Your First Year of Recovery
Now that you’re coming out of an addiction treatment and rehab program in Tennessee, you might not know how to feel. You’ll have to navigate
Why Inpatient Addiction Treatment is Vital for Successful Recovery
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, it can be difficult to settle on a treatment plan. This is especially true when
How to Recognize Early Signs of Addiction in Loved Ones
Few things hurt more than watching a loved one struggle with addiction. Whether it’s alcoholism, prescription med abuse, or an opioid addiction, the thought of
STEP 1: HONESTY – REFLECTIONS UPON THE STEPS AMIDST CORONAVIRUS
Coronavirus has instigated changes throughout most aspects of daily living, but the 12 steps of A.A. offer a design for living which is applicable in
Handling Your First Year of Sobriety
Addicts generally fall into their addiction because of difficulties in life that drive them over the edge. But the true greatest challenge arises later as
A NOTE TO ALUMNI – CONTINUING RECOVERY DESPITE VIRAL INTERVENTION
30 Days? A month ago the front page of The New York Times featured an article about Overdose Prevention in Tennessee. The temperatures around Nashville
Establishing Your Personal Boundaries in Recovery
Every person has their limits and comfort zones and the field of addiction recovery is no exception. Though addicts should challenge and push themselves past
How The Elderly Can Become Addicted To Drugs Or Alcohol
Rarely do we think that our elderly population has an issue with addiction. However, the reality is that no one is immune from developing an
How To Recognize And Respond To An Overdose
If someone starts vomiting or stops breathing, there’s a good chance they’ve overdosed on drugs or alcohol. The prerequisites and effects of an overdose vary