Clinically Reviewed By: Brian Wind, PhD If you’re asking what’s replacing fentanyl in the drug supply, here’s the honest answer. Fentanyl deaths have fallen for a third straight year, and that progress is real. At the same time, the supply has grown more complicated. Veterinary sedatives like xylazine and now medetomidine, a shifting cast of … Continued
Clinically Reviewed By: Brian Wind, PhD Kratom withdrawal is real, and it tends to look a lot like opioid withdrawal because kratom’s active compounds act on the same receptors in the brain that opioids do. For most people, symptoms start within 12 to 24 hours of the last dose, build over the first few days, … Continued
Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Brian Wind, PhD The phrase “gas station opioid” keeps appearing in news coverage, applied to both kratom and 7-OH. They’re not the same thing, but both are dangerous. Kratom is a Southeast Asian leaf with a long traditional history and more than two dozen active alkaloids. 7-OH, short for 7-hydroxymitragynine, is … Continued
If you’re starting medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, or you’re already on it and considering a change, this question comes up sometimes in Middle Tennessee: Suboxone, or Subutex? The names get used interchangeably in conversation, but the medications are not the same, and the choice between them belongs with your prescriber. This article walks … Continued
When Bridgette Beard first picked up a horse’s reins, she wasn’t looking for peace: she was trying to survive addiction. Equine therapy was the last thing on her mind. Beard, the director of nursing and a psychiatrist nurse practitioner at JourneyPure at The River, used equine therapy in Tennessee to overcome a debilitating addiction. An … Continued
When facing the decision to enter addiction treatment, one question often arises: should you stay close to home or travel to another state for rehab? It’s a deeply personal choice that can significantly impact your recovery journey. While some people thrive in familiar surroundings, others find that geographic distance from their triggers and old patterns … Continued
Talk therapy builds insight, but recovery sticks when you practice skills in real time. At JourneyPure At The River in Murfreesboro, equine and experiential therapies help you translate coping skills into daily habits on a 127-acre campus just outside Nashville. Here is how these therapies work and how they fit into a coordinated plan with … Continued
If you are searching for drug and alcohol rehab near Nashville, JourneyPure At The River offers a peaceful residential setting and evidence-based care just 30 minutes southeast in Murfreesboro. Our 127-acre campus along the Stones River gives you space to reset while a coordinated clinical team delivers medical support, therapy, and skills that stick. Start … Continued
Who Qualifies For FMLA Leave For Rehab In Tennessee? You are eligible if you have worked for your employer for at least 12 months, logged at least 1,250 hours in the prior 12 months, and work at a location where the employer has 50 or more employees within 75 miles. Those are federal rules that … Continued
Curious about outpatient drug rehab in Tennessee? This guide explains how it works and who it helps. If outpatient is not the right fit, JourneyPure At The River in Murfreesboro offers trusted inpatient care near Nashville. What “outpatient” means Outpatient care lets you live at home while in treatment. You travel to a clinic for … Continued
Having both a mental health disorder and addiction at the same time is called dual diagnosis, and it’s far more common than most people realize. If you’re struggling with depression and alcohol addiction, anxiety and prescription pills, or PTSD and drug use, you’re not alone. Understanding how mental health and addiction affect each other is … Continued
Completing addiction treatment is a huge accomplishment, but leaving rehab can feel scary and overwhelming. The structure, support, and safety of treatment suddenly disappear, and you’re expected to navigate real life while maintaining your sobriety. Understanding what to expect and how to prepare for life after rehab significantly improves your chances of long-term success. The … Continued
If you’re considering drug detox in Nashville, you’re taking the most important step toward recovery. Detox can feel scary when you don’t know what to expect, but understanding the process helps reduce anxiety and prepares you for success. Professional drug detox provides medical supervision, medication to ease withdrawal symptoms, and emotional support during one of … Continued
Alcohol detox is one of the most dangerous types of withdrawal, yet many people try to quit drinking on their own without understanding the serious health risks involved. Unlike other drugs, alcohol withdrawal can be fatal without proper medical supervision. Professional alcohol detox in Nashville provides 24/7 medical monitoring, medications to prevent dangerous complications, and … Continued
Many people don’t realize when their prescription medication has crossed the line from treatment to addiction. Unlike street drugs, prescription medications feel safe because a doctor prescribed them. This false sense of security has led to a prescription drug crisis affecting millions of Americans, with Tennessee among the hardest-hit states. Prescription drug addiction is different … Continued
Selecting the right alcohol rehabilitation program represents one of the most important decisions someone can make for their recovery journey. With Nashville’s growing treatment landscape offering dozens of options, choosing the most appropriate fit requires understanding both individual needs and program characteristics. Tennessee witnesses 3,359 alcohol-related deaths annually and Nashville area residents report binge drinking … Continued
Recognizing when meth use has crossed the line from experimentation to addiction can be challenging for both users and their families. The transition often happens gradually, with warning signs that might be dismissed as temporary problems or attributed to other causes. However, certain indicators clearly signal that professional meth addiction treatment has become necessary rather … Continued
Nashville’s alcohol treatment landscape has modernized in the past few years, with broader access to evidence-based care and telehealth. That said, Tennessee’s recent surveillance shows alcohol-related harms rose through 2023 (more alcohol-attributable deaths and ER visits), so it’s wiser to focus on what approaches drive better outcomes than to claim citywide “success rates” are up. … Continued
Meth addiction needs purpose-built care, and outcomes vary by program design. Programs that use stimulant-specific, evidence-based methods see stronger engagement and abstinence during care than generic models. Some of the biggest gains come when clinics combine contingency management (CM) with skills-based therapy such as the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA); this combo ranks best in comparative … Continued