Watching someone you love struggle with addiction can feel overwhelming and heartbreaking. As a parent, spouse, or family member, you may feel helpless, frustrated, or even angry – these feelings are completely natural. While you can’t force recovery, you can play a vital role in helping your loved one recognize
As a parent or loved one watching someone struggle with marijuana use, it’s natural to feel concerned and wonder how you can help. While many view marijuana as harmless, especially with increasing legalization, we understand your worries about how it’s affecting your loved one’s life, relationships, and future. Understanding Marijuana’s
Alcohol addiction causes visible physical changes that affect both appearance and health. Understanding these changes can help families recognize addiction’s impact and the benefits of recovery. Here are three significant physical transformations that occur during the journey to sobriety. Weight Normalization After Quitting Alcohol Alcohol cessation typically leads to significant
If you’re reading this, you’re likely concerned about a son, husband, or loved one who’s either considering or currently undergoing methadone treatment for opioid addiction. As a family member, you want to make informed decisions and support your loved one’s journey to recovery, but you may have questions or concerns
As a parent or loved one, noticing changes in someone you care about can be heart-wrenching. You may find yourself wondering if what you’re seeing could be signs of addiction. We understand these concerns – many of our staff have been exactly where you are now, both in recovery ourselves
The leaves are starting to turn. Days become shorter, nights longer. The once refreshing cool breeze of summer has grown chillier and stronger. Football is back. School is in session. I find myself craving hearty foods and warm beverages. Fall is here, and that means the holidays are close behind.
It’s the question that keeps you up at night. As you watch your son, husband, or loved one struggle with addiction, you desperately want to know: “When will they be sober? How long will this take?” The Journey Begins with Today The first thing to understand is that sobriety starts
Is Your Loved One Mixing Xanax and Alcohol? As a family member watching someone you love struggle with substance use, you may feel overwhelmed, scared, and unsure where to turn. If you’ve discovered that your loved one is mixing Xanax and alcohol, your concerns are valid – this combination can
If you’re asking this question, you’re likely concerned about a loved one’s journey with alcohol addiction. Whether you’re a mother hoping your son can someday enjoy a champagne toast at his wedding, or a wife wondering if your husband will ever safely join in social occasions, this question weighs heavily
When your loved one maintains a successful career, nurtures relationships, and appears to have everything under control, it can be difficult to believe they’re struggling with addiction. Yet, high-functioning addiction is more common than you might think, and recognizing it early can make all the difference in your family member’s
It doesn’t matter what time it is, Discovery Place is here and ready to help those impacted by addiction day or night. Whether it is 3 AM or 3 PM, you can start your recovery journey by reaching out to our rehab in the Nashville area.
