No parent wants to see their child hurting or in harm’s way. Sometimes it can be difficult to ask our loved one what the money they are asking for is truly going to be used on. This is especially true when we think the individual may be addicted to drugs
We can tell when something has changed with our loved ones. Whether it is guilt and shame over their behaviors, a physical issue, grief, a social difficulty, a drug or alcohol use disorder, or something else entirely is the question. Addicts become good at hiding their use and the consequences
Addiction is a complex, chronic disease for which no cure exists; only treatment. When looking for a treatment center, it is important to find the right one that can address the specific issues associated with the patient’s direct needs. For long-term results and healing, a supportive and safe center that
We don’t want to take our blinders off to see that our loved one may be struggling with an alcohol or drug addiction. It can be easy to fall into traps of pretending that it is not happening or that it isn’t “that” bad. We often see the physical and
Alcoholism is undoubtedly a struggle for those that suffer from the chronic disease but it is also an equally challenging life battle for children who have grown up in homes with parents who were alcoholics. Many times, these children suffer behind the scenes and the ramifications of that life becomes
No one has a perfect family. That does not mean that it is not important to discern what is healthy versus unhealthy within familial dynamics. Some important factors in a strong family system include: High self-worth Rules that are humane, adaptable, and suitable Good communication skills: straightforwardness, precision, understandability, and
While an individual diagnosed with a substance use disorder plays the role of “the Addict,” it does not mean that other family members do not also play crucial parts in the disease of addiction. These roles may be unconsciously taken on by loved ones. Just as the addict may be
Many times, mental health disorders are found to exist alongside substance abuse and dependency. Some underlying disorders include depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder and anxiety. Trying to diagnose a mental health disorder can also be tricky when one engages in the use of alcohol, opioids, cannabis, stimulants, or other illicit
TJ’s wife called him crying. She’d just gotten a call from their oldest son’s school about something he’d said to a classmate. Their son, 10 years old, was having trouble with bullies, and he’d told one of the bullies he wished he would die. He’d also recently told Bekah, TJ’s
When someone in your family or special in your life is struggling with addiction, it’s hard to watch them suffer. However, many individuals are fearful of confronting their friend or family member because of the way they might react. It’s understandable. A lot is riding on a successful outcome, but
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.
