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
Recovery is a process of growth and change, and it can be difficult on any normal day. But what about the potentially stressful time known as the holiday season? People in recovery, specifically early recovery, often wonder how others manage to stay sober during the holidays. The holidays are a
Being active in addiction ingrains many negative trains of thought, attitudes, feelings, and actions. Simply removing alcohol or drugs without changing these underlying factors is likely to produce ‘dry drunk syndrome.’ Dry drunk is a slang expression infamously known in the sober community. It describes a person who no longer
Wanting to remain sober while wishing you could drink alcohol can seem paradoxical and confusing to yourself and those surrounding you. But many people who stop drinking regularly ask the same question: “Will I ever be able to drink again?” It can be difficult to maintain sobriety when surrounded by
The Fluffy Pink Cloud – What To Do When It Lets You Down? There may come a time in your recovery when you feel simply incredible. You are on your way to freedom from addiction; you’ve let go of your baggage from the past – you’re simply high on life!
More than 15 million Americans are clinically addicted to alcohol, meaning that if they were to suddenly stop drinking, they would likely experience some level of withdrawal. When struggling with a substance use disorder, any obstacle (no matter how small it is) can drive a person to keep drinking as
Coronavirus has instigated changes throughout most aspects of daily living, but the Twelve Steps of A.A. offer a design for living which is applicable in all circumstances. Each week we will be sharing staff reflections upon one of our recovery steps, as it relates to a corresponding principle. This week,
Coronavirus has instigated changes throughout most aspects of daily living, but the Twelve Steps of A.A. offer a design for living which is applicable in all circumstances. Each week we will be sharing staff reflections upon one of our recovery steps, as it relates to a corresponding principle. This week,
Coronavirus has instigated changes throughout most aspects of daily living, but the Twelve Steps of A.A. offer a design for living which is applicable in all circumstances. Each week we will be sharing staff reflections upon one of our recovery steps, as it relates to a corresponding principle. Previously, we’ve covered Step One,
Coronavirus has instigated changes throughout most aspects of daily living, but the Twelve Steps of A.A. offer a design for living which is applicable in all circumstances. Each week we will be sharing staff reflections upon one of our recovery steps, as it relates to a corresponding principle. Previously, we’ve
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.
