Understanding the difference between forcing your loved one to go to treatment and setting the appropriate bottom lines—adding pressure for them to find inherent motivation—can make or break an individual’s success in recovery. Many families face the struggle of attempting to convince their addicted loved ones to seek help for
Potent, addictive, and widely available, cocaine has negatively affected countless users and their families for generations. It was popularized through the 1980s and currently experiencing a resurgence among today’s youth. Currently, cocaine still presents serious risks to one’s physical and mental health. Fortunately, Discovery Place provides individualized, comprehensive cocaine addiction
Family counseling for addiction can be extremely beneficial. Anyone who has a loved one struggling with drugs or alcohol can agree that addiction doesn’t just affect the person who is using drugs or alcohol. Addiction is a family disease, and everyone involved in the person’s life on a day to
Barbiturates and benzodiazepines (benzos) are both sedative medications used to treat similar conditions, such as anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. Despite their similarities, barbiturates are considered significantly more dangerous than benzos due to their higher potency and increased risk of addiction. Understanding the differences between these two types of drugs, as
Have you ever felt some sort of a disconnect and missing continuity in your thoughts and identity? These are characteristics of dissociative disorders. But what are dissociative disorders and why are they controversial? How do you know if you have one and are they treatable? These questions can be answered
Recovering from an addiction to drugs or alcohol can be a tough process without a professional support system. The importance of an aftercare plan can be seen in those who have maintained long term recovery. After completing their full continuum of care, from detox and residential treatment to an outpatient
Being in a close relationship with an addict—be it a spouse, parent, child, or sibling—can be difficult. Emotional struggles and domestic issues are common in relationships with addicts. Consequently, sometimes living with addicts and their unhealthy behavior can make you feel uncomfortable or even unsafe. Typical addict behavior in relationships
Signs of Xanax addiction can be blatantly obvious or they can manifest in ways that are hard to see. Taking this drug as it is prescribed can still lead to a physical dependence leading to addictive behaviors. Understanding the risks and the signs that you or a loved one may
Addiction often ingrains negative thought patterns and behaviors. Simply removing substances without addressing these core issues can lead to what’s known as ‘dry drunk syndrome.’ This term describes someone who, while sober, continues to struggle with unaddressed behavioral patterns. At Discovery Place, we understand that true recovery involves treating the
Drug abuse is becoming more and more common in America. It is also becoming common for drug users to use more than one substance. So what is polysubstance abuse? The short answer is using more than one drug to reach a state of euphoria considered to be “acceptable” to the
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.
