There’s a lot of information out there on how to help an alcoholic get on the road to recovery. And like with most things, some of it is better than others. We’ve been working with alcoholics and addicts for more than 20 years and know just how difficult it can
My cocaine use was somewhat unusual because it wasn’t my drug of choice. I wasn’t Tony Montana, as much as I liked to think I was. Cocaine was more of a complement to everything else I used. I didn’t use it casually; I binged to avoid hangovers or to smooth
Living a life of recovery from drug addiction is a Herculean daily task that requires non-stop effort, perseverance and commitment. Even after quitting, the road of recovery remains a lifelong journey. One question that arises on this path is: “Why can’t I drink alcohol?” Alcohol, despite being both legal and
Drug abuse impacts much more than just the mind and body—it can severely damage the skin, the body’s largest organ. Long-term substance use depletes essential nutrients and weakens the immune system, leading to poor hygiene and neglected self-care. The skin, often the first thing people notice, can show clear signs
Secrets. There’s a saying I’ve heard a thousand times in meetings, casual conversation, from podcasts to major television interviews; “Secrets keep you sick.” Another variation would be the oft quoted; “You’re only as sick as your secrets.” When it comes to my disease of addiction, these phrases go beyond truth
With the ever changing landscape of addictions and harmful chemicals in the world today, it’s easy to lose track of or keep up with all that is out there. One of the last places one would think to look out for dangerous addictive drugs would be on the counter of
Understanding the True Nature of Alcoholism Imagine you are suffering from an illness, which centers in the mind, and its primary symptoms include: restlessness, irritability, negative self-image, being overly critical of others, self-pity, depression and general anxiety. Now also imagine that a few drinks make these symptoms temporarily disappear and
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health issues appear to be increasing across the United States. Stressors from fears of illness and death, as well as isolation, seem to have triggered mental health symptoms among many people. Problems with men’s mental health in Nashville have also increased along
While abuse of the drug dates to at least the 13th century, heroin remains a scourge among young people in the U.S. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), drug overdose deaths involving heroin rose from just under 2,000 in 1999 to more than 13,000 in 2020. Fortunately,
About half of all people who experience addiction to drugs or alcohol also deal with a dual diagnosis. Having mental illness alongside a heroin, alcohol, meth or cocaine addiction complicates anyone’s life. Discovery Place offers one of the only nonprofit dual diagnosis treatment centers in Tennessee. Our men’s only facility
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.
