Beth Akers never suffered from a drug or alcohol problem, and she was never a patient at Cornerstone of Recovery, but she found herself here just the same. As she wraps up her final week of employment as the executive...
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At Cornerstone of Recovery, we believe that there is more to treatment than helping people recover from drug and alcohol addiction. The goal of our addiction recovery articles is to bring awareness to families and our communities, help people recognize the signs of addiction early, understand the treatment options, and, most importantly, be inspired by stories that show that life in recovery is possible.
America’s veterans answered their country’s call for service, and their sacrifice demands service in return. Congressman Tim Burchett, who represents Tennessee’s Second District in the U.S. House of Representatives, knows that all too well. He recounted the experiences of his...
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It’s often a brutal moment of reckoning toward the end of a particularly severe drinking problem, that glance into the mirror … the shock of what stares back … and the unspoken query that blares like the incoming missile klaxon...
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It seems like a lifetime ago that Jennifer Dacus, Director of Human Resources at Cornerstone of Recovery, started spending her Friday afternoons shredding paper. Back then, her last name was Amburgey. Cornerstone had only occupied a new 46-bed facility on...
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No matter how much pain addiction and alcoholism bring to those who suffer, one of the biggest impediments to going to treatment comes down to a single question: “Is being sober boring?” It’s understandable, because even after a drinking problem...
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One of the biggest reasons those new to recovery dread observing a sober Memorial Day — or any big holiday, actually — is the misconception that sobriety is boring. It’s not true, but it sure seems that way sometimes. For...
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What is alcohol rehab like? That’s a question a great many first-time treatment seekers ask, because the process often seems shrouded in mystery. It’s not, of course, but because it involves something as mercurial as alcoholism, it often seems like...
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By the time an individual with a drinking or drug problem reaches the point of willingness to call a treatment center, they only have a single question they’re begging to be answered: “Will rehab help me?” Most of the time,...
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If you’re the loved one of someone with a drinking problem who wants to intervene, you’re probably already considering the worst-case scenario: What do you do if an alcoholic refuses to go to rehab? It’s a valid concern, as the...
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You’ve made the decision to get help for a drinking problem, you’ve scheduled your admission appointment to a treatment facility and you’re already beginning to wonder: What happens after alcohol rehab? Ideally, of course, the goal is to stay sober...
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Plenty of folks who recognize they need help find themselves asking, “where are the best drug rehab centers?” as they begin their journey toward sobriety. After all, if you’re suffering from an illness, you want to know who the best...
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Cornerstone of Recovery, East Tennessee’s premier drug and alcohol treatment center, is doing its part to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to a vulnerable population: its own patients. Health experts have warned since the pandemic began last year that addicts and alcoholics...
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