Addiction
The Failed War on Drugs: Opioid Addiction
Within a span of five years, from 2010 to 2015, there was a 17% increase in heroin overdoses. We have been saying we are at
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Within a span of five years, from 2010 to 2015, there was a 17% increase in heroin overdoses. We have been saying we are at
The more you use a substance, including alcohol, the higher your tolerance becomes. You have an increased chance of undergoing symptoms of withdrawal. Your body
Even though we can legally drink at age 21, our brains continue to grow well into our mid-twenties. For weeks to months after ceasing heavy
In Joey Gootee’s last post on Instagram he is smiling peacefully. Lips pressed together, just the corners of his mouth turn slightly up. It’s a
The fog was just beginning to clear. After three weeks battling very acute heroin withdrawals, I was finally starting to feel a measure of physical
I work in the Admissions Department for a Nashville-area recovery center, and I’m also in recovery from alcoholism and opiate addiction. These two qualifications give
Christine & Jacob: How a mother and son found hope where they least expected it Christine knew something about her son had changed. Once popular,
OPIATE ADDICTION According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), prescription opiate abuse has reached epidemic levels. Abuse of opiate-based prescription narcotics often leads
Addiction to Alcohol and Drugs What is Addiction? Addiction refers to someone who has lost the power of choice with regards to the use of
In our last piece, Signs of Opiate Addiction, we briefly discussed the terms opioids and opiates. Both are powerful drugs that are very effective for
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.
