Characterized by an inability to stop using a substance or engaging in an addictive behavior irrespective of the physical and psychological harm caused, addictions are complex disorders that impact individuals in various ways. Individuals suffering from addiction may have altered brain function. This leads to intense cravings that make substances
If you are thinking about a detox, you have already accomplished one of the hardest parts of recovery – recognizing that your drug or alcohol use is a problem and committing yourself to change. Now you’re ready to start the recovery process, and the obvious next step is to rid
Integrating recovery and everyday life can be challenging. It is a journey of personal growth that requires you to leave behind past habits and build up new healthy ones. When you were struggling with addiction, you probably spent a lot of time hiding your addictive behavior and substance abuse and
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!
Negative emotions like fear, guilt, anger, and resentment are tough ones to shake. We get so used to them that we stop noticing how much they paralyze our lives because when we can’t release and move on from them, that’s exactly what they do. If there’s one positive lesson that
The World Health Organisation classifies addiction as a chronic disease. This means that for some people, relapse may always be a possibility. Luckily, relapse is both preventable and treatable; however, it should not be seen as a failure if it does happen. It can be an opportunity to learn from
The 12-step program was first established as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in 1935 and has since become one of the most tried and tested treatment programs for treating a wide variety of addictions, including drug abuse and behavioral addiction problems. What is the 12-Step Framework? 12-step programs are a framework for
There’s a lot of frightening news in addiction reporting nowadays. The opioid epidemic has been trending dangerously for the past two decades and has dramatically worsened in 2020. We have been increasingly isolated, and mental health has taken a huge hit nationwide in the wake of a year at home.
After you leave a rehabilitation program and begin to ease back into everyday life, your top priority is often rebuilding relationships with your loved ones. Addiction can take a toll on any relationship – including with those we love the most. Lying and secrecy often come hand in hand with
Drinking alcohol in moderation is a normal part of many cultures and is not necessarily a bad thing – you might have a glass of wine at a party, drink a beer at a picnic, or open a bottle of champagne to celebrate an achievement. However, drinking excessively is a
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.
