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Sober Celebrations: Alcohol-Free Holiday Activities in Chattanooga
Rediscovering the Magic of the Season Without Substances For individuals in early recovery, the holiday season can loom like a challenge. We are conditioned to associate “celebration” with alcohol. Champagne toasts, spiked eggnog, and holiday parties can make it feel like fun is impossible without a drink in hand. But recovery isn’t about deprivation; it’s…
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Tips for Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder for Tennessee Residents
Finding Light and Resilience During the Appalachian Winter The Smoky Mountains are breathtaking in the winter. The mist clinging to the peaks, the quiet of the dormant forests, the occasional snow dusting the pines—it is a landscape of profound beauty. But for many residents of Chattanooga and the surrounding Appalachian region, this season brings a…
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Why Fall Is a Powerful Time to Begin Recovery
When you’re struggling with a substance use disorder or a co-occurring mental health condition, every day can feel like a battle for survival. The question of “when” to seek help often gets pushed aside by the chaos of active addiction. We tell ourselves we’ll start after the summer, after the next vacation, or as a…
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Support Your Loved One in Recovery During the Holidays
For families affected by addiction, the holiday season can bring a complex mix of hope and apprehension. You may be overjoyed that your family member is in recovery, but as the holidays approach, that joy can be overshadowed by anxiety. You want to create a perfect, supportive environment, but you might be walking on eggshells,…
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Methamphetamine Use on the Rise in East Tennessee
For the past decade, the opioid crisis has rightly dominated public health conversations in East Tennessee. The devastating impact of prescription painkillers and heroin, followed by the deadly rise of fentanyl, has touched nearly every community. However, beneath the shadow of the opioid epidemic, another substance crisis has been quietly but rapidly resurging: methamphetamine use.…
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High-Functioning Anxiety: When ‘Productivity’ Masks a Mental Health Crisis
In a city as vibrant and driven as Chattanooga, the pressure to succeed is palpable. We’re known for our thriving startup scene, our love for the outdoors, and a “work hard, play hard” mentality. On the surface, many people appear to have it all together—excelling at work, maintaining a busy social life, and hitting the…
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How to Help Someone Suffering from Crack Cocaine Addiction?
How to Help Someone Suffering from Crack Cocaine Addiction?
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Alcoholism and Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is a serious, and in many cases fatal, disease that is directly linked to alcohol addiction.
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Alcohol Is Ruining My Life
Alcohol Addiction Is A Disease And Can Be Treated “I used to think that I could handle my alcohol. I could have a few drinks and still be in control. But lately, it seems like alcohol is ruining my life. I’ve lost friends and ruined relationships, missed work, and gotten into fights because of drinking.…
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How Do People Become Addicted to Painkillers?
Painkiller Addiction Prescription painkillers, also known as opioids, are a type of medication used to relieve pain. They are generally considered safe when taken as prescribed by a doctor. However, they can be dangerous and even deadly when abused. Frequently referred to as opioid use disorder (OUD), painkiller addiction affects roughly 3 million people in the…
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Harmony Recovery Group Announces Acquisition by Thrive Healthcare
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Harmony Recovery Group today announced the company has been acquired by Thrive Healthcare, a financial and strategic group focused on all aspects of behavioral health service delivery. Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Deja Gilbert, PhD, LMHC, LPC, Chief Executive Officer of Harmony Recovery Group, stated, “The acquisition of Harmony Recovery Group by…
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How to Report Prescription Drug Abuse
Reporting Prescription Drug Abuse Does a loved one or friend of yours abuse prescription drugs? If so, have you wished you could do something different to help them overcome the substance abuse or addiction? Have you heard of reporting the illegal use or sale of prescription drugs to the DEA? The Drug Enforcement Administration has…
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Inpatient Treatment for Depression
Do you or someone you know struggle with depression? Even if you don’t have a depressive disorder diagnosis, that doesn’t mean you don’t need help overcoming the depressive symptoms you are experiencing. There are millions of people who need inpatient treatment for depression, so they can be closely monitored and treated by mental health professionals.…
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How to Help Someone with Depression
Do you have someone in your life who is struggling with depression? Even if they have admitted they are depressed yet, you can still find ways to help them. The first thing to note is that even if their depression doesn’t seem severe, that doesn’t mean it isn’t causing difficulties in their life. Never underestimate…
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Why the Smoky Mountains Are a Great Place To Detox
At Harmony Oaks Recovery Center, we are proud to have a rehab facility near the Smoky Mountains. We offer addiction detoxification, addiction treatments and mental health rehab treatments for people aged 18 and older. Learn More About Our Inpatient Detox Program Today Our Harmony Oaks Recovery team recognizes and understands that mental and physical health…
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How Long Does Addiction Recovery Take
There is no specific length of time that addiction recovery takes. In all reality, recovery is a lifelong process. Each stage of recovery can take varying lengths from one individual to the next. There are a lot of factors that will affect the length of time for these stages such as frequency of use, type…
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Outpatient Treatment for Depression
There are over 17 million people in the United States that struggle with depression. Unfortunately, when someone has depressive symptoms, they aren’t thinking about what can help them to get out of it. Some people even think that the depression will lift if they just wait long enough. We are here to tell you that…
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How Addictions Ruin Relationships
Addictions are major problems in general. However, when they are included in part of a relationship, they can tear things apart very quickly. Addictions don’t just affect a person’s physical health, but they affect them psychologically, too. In addition, the addiction will affect everyone around the addict. Unfortunately, it is very difficult for someone with…
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Is My Son an Alcoholic?
If there was a perfect way to protect your son from the harmful effects of alcohol addiction, then addiction would be undoubtedly less of an issue for millions of families. However, there is no perfect solution and alcoholism still continues to affect households around the world. Some parents think their son’s alcohol addiction will just…
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Most Effective Mental Health Treatment
Some of the more well-known mental health conditions are anxiety, depression, PTSD and bipolar disorder. Many times mental health conditions run in families.
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Inpatient Mental Health Treatment in Tennessee
Inpatient Mental Health Treatment in Tennessee Here at Harmony Oaks Recovery Center, we pride ourselves in offering the best inpatient mental health treatments in Tennessee. It is a common misunderstanding that mood disorders, behavior disorders and addictions don’t go hand-in-hand with one another. Our Harmony Oaks team knows how these conditions can trigger each other.…
