All too frequently, parents are not aware of the extent their young adult's alcohol and drug use. They easily dismiss illicit substance use as “kids being kids,” and...
Benefits of a 28 Day Treatment
While there are a few different approaches to drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, the 28-day treatment model is perhaps the most well-known. It originally focused...
Recovery Coaches
Recovery Coaches: A Beacon of Hope and Guidance Sometimes in life, a situation requires more effort than a single individual is capable of producing. Addiction is one...
Tennessee Rehab Centers
Tennessee has a lot of different things that make it stand out: Rock City, Music City, Atomic City, and let’s not forget Graceland and Pigeon Forge. However, the...
Family Members Hurt by Addiction
For the family members of a patient, the ravages of disease can causes a tremendous amount of trauma. When the disease is substance addiction, it can cause a...
A Life without Drugs
A simple solution for recovery from drug or alcohol addiction doesn't exist. No easy treatment exists, but few conflicts in come with a one-and-done resolution. Part of...
Drug Tolerance
Drug Tolerance Definition, How Drug Tolerance Develops, and Potential Dangers of Drug Tolerance Think of the first time you drank a cup of coffee. Did you feel more...
Legalization of Marijuana Forum
Forty-five years ago, 84% of Americans were opposed to the legalization of marijuana. Our perception of 'weed' has changed quite as bit since then. Washington and...
What is Denial?
What is Denial? Denial is a defense mechanism that becomes a huge obstacle to recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. While outsiders can see the damage of drug and...
Create and Maintain a Support System
Creating and maintaining a support system is critical for both the treatment and recovery process. You need a support system in place to guide you through treatment and...