How Do You Know When You Have a Substance Abuse Problem?
Cherie D. Tolley, Chief Executive Officer My mother used to tell my father “Denial is not a river in Egypt.” This was in relation to... Read More
Summit BHC Opens Waypoint Recovery Center
Summit BHC Expands to Thirteen Facilities with the Addition of Residential and Outpatient Addiction Treatment Services in South Carolina Franklin, TN – Summit BHC (Summit),... Read More
How Alcohol May Be Damaging to Your Body
Alcohol’s effects on the body are numerous and wide-ranging. Side effects occur not only with long-term alcohol use or abuse, but also with light to... Read More
Letting Go of Old Ideas
When I began recovery from alcoholism, I didn’t realize I would need to let go of old beliefs about life. But learning to let go... Read More
Addiction Treatment for First Responders
Choosing a career as a first responder means putting your well-being second to those you serve. Police officers, firefighters, 911 operators, EMTs, correction officers, servicemen... Read More
Types of Addiction
Those in the field of addiction recovery are not surprised by the many different and deadly types of addiction that are plaguing our communities. Defined... Read More
What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program?
When it comes to addiction treatment, there are essentially two types of programs. Residential treatment, also called “inpatient,” is designed for individuals who require around-the-clock... Read More
The Disease of Addiction
Addiction is a powerful and complex disease that disrupts regions of the brain responsible for motivation, reward, learning, judgment and memory. It involves a compulsive... Read More
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Your Sober Date
Valentine’s Day represents a time to shower your loved one with affection, but this holiday can be challenging for those who are newly sober. If your... Read More
Life in Alcohol Addiction Recovery
Maybe you are considering seeking help for an alcohol addiction issue, or maybe you already have made treatment arrangements and have some questions. One of the... Read More