Josh, 42 Volunteer Coordinator for After Care Where does your story start? I came from what I thought was a good family—barely middle class. My dad worked a lot, and my mom was a stay-at-home mom. My dad thought paying the bills was being a good dad, and that was
For many, recovery begins in unexpected places. For Tyler Vaughn, 32, what started as a court-ordered treatment turned into a life-changing journey at Discovery Place located near Nashville, Tennessee. Most recently our trusted Admissions Coordinator, Tyler used his experience to help others find hope and healing where he once stood.
Key Takeaways Once you decide to get sober, you may find yourself impatient to begin making progress. While we’d all love to discover a shortcut to sobriety, the truth is: Recovery is a process. Overcoming addiction isn’t a single moment of clarity — it’s a gradual awakening. For many, the
In today’s fast-paced culture, we’re usually trying to save time, multitask, and speed through experiences. But shorter isn’t always better. This is especially true when recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction. At Discovery Place, we offer an initial 30-day program to help you get sober. While it’s great, adding
You’ve heard it said that confession is good for the soul. But is that true if you’re in the middle of addiction treatment? No doubt your addiction is full of secrets, difficult feelings, painful memories, and past moments you’re simply not proud to share. That’s why the 12 Steps of
In need of addiction recovery care? There are a lot of options out there, but what kind of place is the best choice for you? While you may be looking at residential treatment centers out of state, thinking that getting away is best. When it comes to recovery, though, there are a lot of benefits to looking right in your own backyard.
What the heck is a “dry drunk?” The term itself sounds like an oxymoron, after all. Maybe you heard about it recently and started Googling. As you’ve done your own research, perhaps you can relate to its symptoms. In the journey of trying to get sober, dry drunk syndrome can
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, soda, or road trip snack at the convenience store. But to buy drugs?
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 hard work of recovery. When you’re trying to get and stay sober from alcohol, you have all kinds of help and support at your fingertips.
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 even taboo among certain circles. But in recovery, it’s been proven time and time again that adding a spiritual component strengthens sobriety. In fact, wellness
