Addiction in the Waiting Room – How to go to the Doctor in Sobriety
Almost all addictions to prescription drugs begin in the doctor’s office. It’s a truth that’s sad to admit. These men and women are charged with
Almost all addictions to prescription drugs begin in the doctor’s office. It’s a truth that’s sad to admit. These men and women are charged with
With the back to school bonanza already in full swing, I thought this an opportune time to educate parents on addiction’s early warning signs –
Substance addiction is a complex illness characterized by powerful and, at times, irresistible cravings, along with compulsive substance seeking and use. Although the path to
Trapped in the Well of Addiction Imagine, for a moment, the analogy of a child trapped in a well. After an unlucky slip, the toddler
An article on Salon recently went viral. Thousands of social shares later, and I’m sure at least some people with substance abuse disorders have died because of
There’s the intense body ache, the alternating sweats and chills, restless sleep and a feeling that it’s never going to end. Now imagine the worst
Do you have a coworker who always seems to be sick, or a friend who can’t seem to shake a cold? Maybe you know a
Sweat poured off my body and I lay curled in bed, shaking uncontrollably. Physically, I looked like I’d just come back from a long-term stay
As a kid, I remember the dreaded doctor visit to receive immunizations. For incentive, the nurse offered dum-dum lollipops. And despite having cream soda, my
Getting clean and sober isn’t easy, but it is possible The world of addiction and mental health can feel complex and overwhelming sometimes. In our
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.