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11 Tips To Help An Alcoholic Family Member Or Friend

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

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Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms: How to Cope and Find Relief

My cocaine use was somewhat unusual because it wasn’t my drug of choice. I wasn’t Tony Montana, as much as I liked to think I was. Cocaine was more of a complement to everything else I used. I didn’t use it casually; I binged to avoid hangovers or to smooth

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3 Reasons NOT to Drink Alcohol While Recovering From Drug Addiction

Living a life of recovery from drug addiction is a Herculean daily task that requires non-stop effort, perseverance and commitment. Even after quitting, the road of recovery remains a lifelong journey.  One question that arises on this path is: “Why can’t I drink alcohol?” Alcohol, despite being both legal and

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Recognizing Signs of Drug Use on the Face

Drug abuse impacts much more than just the mind and body—it can severely damage the skin, the body’s largest organ. Long-term substance use depletes essential nutrients and weakens the immune system, leading to poor hygiene and neglected self-care.  The skin, often the first thing people notice, can show clear signs

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Medically Assisted Addiction Treatment

While Discovery Place cannot answer that question for you, we would like to share some information that may help you answer that question for yourself. Our Executive Director, Thomas McCollum has 10 years of personal experience with medically assisted treatment. Here’s his story:

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Addiction

Treatment For Mental Health In Nashville, TN

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

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Heroin Addiction: Treatment Center in Nashville, TN

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,

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Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers in Nashville, TN

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

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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