by Detox West Tennessee | Oct 14, 2021 | Addiction, General
Relapsing after a period of sobriety can cause immense feelings of guilt, shame, and anger. Like many others who experience a relapse, you may also feel as though you have failed. Though relapsing can be devastating, it is entirely normal, so much so that it is often...
by Detox West Tennessee | Aug 18, 2021 | Addiction, General
Many people minimize the severity of a developing drug addiction with excuses such as “I haven’t been using that long” or “I don’t do it that frequently”. While addiction usually takes time to manifest, and people rarely go from being occasional users to full-blown...
by Detox West Tennessee | Aug 12, 2021 | Addiction
Around half of the people in addiction treatment are suffering from a diagnosable traumatic disorder such as PTSD. This is not a coincidence – PTSD and substance use disorders are two mental health conditions that are inextricably linked. Understanding this link...
by Detox West Tennessee | Jun 25, 2021 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse
Binge drinking is the most common, costly, and deadly pattern of excessive alcohol use in the United States, and is an issue that affects the lives of millions of Americans.[1] Though the exact definition of binge drinking varies depending on the source, it is...
by Detox West Tennessee | Jun 25, 2021 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse
When is it alcohol abuse, and when is it alcohol addiction? There is no black-or-white answer to this question – it is instead helpful to consider a number of factors when diagnosing alcohol addiction. Of course, this is always best done by a trained professional...
