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
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
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
