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Meet Nadia Bhatti, Our New Chief Clinical Officer
Cumberland Heights is a healing place, and the people who lead our clinical care shape what that healing looks like every single day. That's why we're glad to introduce Nadia...
Read MoreHow Addiction Impacts the Whole Family
When people think about addiction, they often picture one individual struggling with substances. But anyone who has loved someone with a substance use disorder knows the reality is much bigger...
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Stop Enabling an Addict?
When your loved one is hurting, you naturally want to help them. When they are addicted to drugs or alcohol, you want to keep them from suffering as much as...
Read MoreMood Charting: How It Can Improve Mental Health
What is Mood Charting? Mood charting is the practice of tracking your emotions, behaviors, and daily activities to better understand patterns in your mental health. By recording how you feel...
Read MoreThe 333 Rule for Anxiety, Coping, & Mindfulness
The 333 rule for anxiety is a simple, science-backed grounding technique designed to bring you back to the present moment when stress or panic sets in. While anxiety is a...
Read MoreCumberland Heights Named Tennessee’s Best Addiction Treatment Center for Five Years in a Row
Cumberland Heights is proud to announce that we have once again been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers—and named the #1 Addiction Treatment Center in...
Read MoreThe Importance of Building Patience in Recovery
Building patience matters in recovery because recovery isn’t an overnight process. Everyone’s recovery journey is different, but no one’s is quick or easy. Those who have suffered from addiction spend...
Read MoreWhat are Barbiturates?
Barbiturates are classified as depressants or sedatives. They contain barbituric acid which slows down your body’s central nervous system. Originally intended for the treatment of seizures, anxiety and insomnia, barbiturates...
Read MoreThe Link Between Eating Disorders and Addiction
Did you know that eating disorders carry similar addictive behaviors as drug and alcohol addiction? Eating disorders are characterized by unhealthy patterns of eating caused by obsessive and compulsive behaviors,...
Read MoreHow Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms Develop
For most people, healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms begin to develop during childhood. As children, we see different coping methods for dealing with stress, anger, and sadness modeled by the...
Read MoreDebunking Myths: Understanding the Reality of Marijuana Addiction
Commonly referred to as weed, pot, or Mary Jane, Marijuana has gained widespread acceptance and usage over the years. While often viewed as a benign or harmless drug, it is...
Read MoreIs It Normal to Cry for No Reason?
It goes without saying that the human mind is incredibly complex. Even when we have established ourselves in recovery, it’s not uncommon to be overwhelmed by sudden, unexplained emotions. Is...
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