The amount of homeless individuals throughout the United States is increasing every year. Those who are younger are showing a higher number of homeless than ever before. The strong association with homelessness and addiction puts these individuals at increased risk for succumbing to their addiction and potentially losing their life to the substance they are abusing. It is an almost never-ending circle where those that are addicts engage in risky behaviors that don’t support their livelihoods and ultimately end up homeless. Then these people stay homeless to increase their substance consumption. According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, almost 40 percent of homeless individuals are alcoholics while almost 30 percent are dependant on other illicit substances. 

The harsh realities of the lifestyle of living on the streets can have countless negative impacts on an individual. The struggles to find nourishment, being malnourished, potentially ill, and isolated from those that love and support you, in combination with constantly being on guard for fear of safety make for a very stressful life situation. Often, those who are homeless are additionally struggling with mental illness which is intensified by the impact of living on the streets.

Mental Illness, Addiction, and Vagrancy

It is believed that as many as 33 percent of all the homeless individuals on the streets are also struggling with a psychological disorder. It is quite common for a well-intended individual who is battling mental illness to begin to use drugs or alcohol as a way to combat the symptoms of the disease and end up getting hooked and becoming addicted. When addiction and mental illness are tearing an individual apart, their ability to attend to and take care of themselves daily becomes greatly reduced. Homelessness for these individuals may almost be inevitable. In the homeless population, some common mental diseases are seen including:

Drug And Alcohol Alternative Treatment Center In Tennessee

The Correlation Between Addicts And The HomelessDependency can happen for a variety of reasons. When a dual diagnosis of mental disorders and addiction are present the cycle of self-medicating to treat the symptoms is an ongoing recipe for disaster. If you or a loved one is struggling and on the brink of losing your livelihood, or if you have already lost yourself to addiction, the medical detox and addiction alternative treatment center at Discovery Place can help. We will examine each aspect that plays a part in affecting a person’s behavior. At our alternative treatment center, you aren’t a number and you aren’t a patient. You are a guest who is welcome and greatly cared for. Located in the serene countryside of Tennessee, Discovery Place Tennessee addiction alternative treatment center’s team is here for you  24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

We don’t judge, we offer support, care, and help to those that need it the most and are battling through addiction. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by reaching out. Call our Tennessee detox alternative treatment center anytime day or night at 1-800-725-0922 to get the answers you need and the help you deserve.

 

Testimonials

  • Discovery Place was the answer for my son. He did the 90 day and then the step down program and sober living. We give this organization 10 stars. They met my son where he was …emotionally, mentally, physically. They helped him put his life back on track. Discovery Place employees care about their guests. If your son, brother, nephew, grandson or husband needs excellent supportive care THIS is indeed the facility.

    Kim Morton
    Alumni Parent
  • I have remained sober and it is because of DP. DP is the best place there is, hands down. I keep everyone there in my prayers, and I encourage everyone there to take what they are practicing and do it in their lives, after.

    Roy Mantelli
    Alumni
  • Over the past year, I’ve been putting into actin what Discovery Place taught me, and I have experienced a complete perspective change of the world, and the people in it. I get to be a man of service and love today, and for that I am grateful to Discovery Place.

    Matt Kassay
    Alumni
  • Discovery Place means the world to me. They showed me the tools that I’ve tried to use everyday in my life to think less often of myself, and more frequently of others. I am learning to lend a hand when I am able and to have a honest and humble relationship with God and the people around me. Not only am I clean and sober, but also I am happy and fulfilled.

    Tommy Parker
    Alumni
  • Discovery Place and the men who work there made recovery attractive, and more importantly, fun. There is strength in the struggle. I am forever grateful for my time at Discovery Place.

    Creed McClellan
    Alumni
  • When I got to Discovery Place my whole life was in shambles, but I didn’t know it. I spent 6 months in their programs, participating in all three phases, and was met with kindness and love all along the way. It is unbelievable to me, where I am now relative to where I was when I arrived at DP.

    Lance Duke
    Alumni
  • I can never say enough good things about Discovery Place and the people who work there. Before checking in to DP, I was out of options and out of answers. Fortunately, Discovery Place has a solution. Taking suggestions from the staff at DP saved my life, and as a result, I’m now more content and hopeful about life. I’m grateful for Discovery Place showing me how to live a healthy life so that I can become a better man and help the next guy.”

    Tyler Buckingham
    Alumni

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