When considering only their chemical makeup, there are six main classifications of drugs: alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, barbiturates, and hallucinogens. Out of all the thousands
Every few years some plant gets named the latest and greatest “miracle drug.” It’s just usually never called that by anyone who actually works in
For many decades certain drugs have been banished from the world of legitimate science. Condemned as illegal, with no medical benefit, many of these drugs
Drug abuse at any age is never healthy, but it is especially unhealthy for adolescent children. Not only is it illegal, but drug abuse in
The dramatic increase in drug use, specifically the rise in abuse of prescription opioids and painkillers, comes with significant costs. The most striking is the
Being addicted to drugs is not the same thing as engaging in experimental substance use. Even though the American Psychiatric Association does not classify drug
When we have been prescribed a drug for a disease or a disorder, we will likely trust our prescribing physician. After all, they have the
There are different types of court-ordered diversion programs. Sometimes these are in an inpatient or residential setting and other times in outpatient settings or drug
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
Drug and alcohol addiction is never beneficial–whether for the addict or the people they love. Not only does it encourage poor habits, but supporters of
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.
