Category: Addiction

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Addiction

Meth Addiction Treatment In Nashville, TN

Methamphetamine (meth) addiction is a serious disorder that can be incredibly difficult to overcome. Discovery Place offers effective meth addiction treatment in Nashville, Tennessee. We provide comprehensive treatment programs designed to address the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of those suffering from meth addiction. Our compassionate staff is specially trained

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Addiction

What If My Loved One Won’t Go to Treatment?

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

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Addiction

Cocaine Addiction Treatment In Nashville, TN

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

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Addiction

The Effectiveness of Family Counseling for Addiction Treatment

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

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Addiction

Why Are Barbiturates More Dangerous Than Benzos?

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

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Addiction

What Are Dissociative Disorders and Why Are They Controversial?

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

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Addiction

The Importance of an Aftercare Plan

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

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Family Support

How An Addict’s Behavior Changes Your Relationship

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

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Addiction

Signs and Symptoms of Xanax Addiction

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

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Addiction

Understanding Dry Drunk Syndrome

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