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Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs Serving the Lewisburg, Tennessee Area:

Centerstone Marshall County Mental Health Center

1601 Nashville Highway
Lewisburg, TN. 37091
931-359-5802

In 2008, Centerstone affiliated with Indiana-based Center for Behavioral Health and Quinco Behavioral Health Systems to create the largest provider of community-based behavioral health services in the nation. Dunn Mental Health Centers joined with Centerstone in September 2009, furthering expanding our coverage area in Indiana. In July of 2014, The H Group of Illinois joined Centerstone, adding facilities in South Central Illinois. In July of 2015, Manatee Glens in Florida's South Tampa Bay became a part of Centerstone. And in November of 2016, Seven Counties Services in Kentucky became the latest non-profit to merge with our organization. With facilities throughout Middle Tennessee, Southern Indiana, the Louisville Metro area of Kentucky, South Central Illinois and South Tampa Bay, over 170,000 children, adolescents, adults, seniors and their families receive treatment for mental health and substance abuse issues at Centerstone each year.

Buffalo Valley Inc

218 Martin Street
Lewisburg, TN. 37091
800-447-2766 x7

Buffalo Valley has been providing affordable alcohol and substance abuse treatment to patients in need for over 30 years.

Place of Hope Inc

105 North James Campbell Boulevard
Columbia, TN. 38401
931-388-9406

Place of Hope Inc is 18 miles from Lewisburg, Tennessee

Place of Hope International offers Drug and Alcohol recovery services from our center in Columbia, Tennessee.

Tony Rice Center Inc Men

1300 Railroad Avenue
Shelbyville, TN. 37160
931-685-0957

Tony Rice Center Inc is 19.1 miles from Lewisburg, TN

The Tony Rice Center Inc. is located in Shelbyville, TN. The professionals working at the facility recognize and understand the fact that substance abuse and addiction can sometimes occur at the same time as mental health disorders. To this end, they offer services that are designed to treat and manage both of these co-occurring disorders.

Commonly Asked Questions about Addiction and Treatment

If my mom and dad were substance abusers am I destined for the same?

While a family history of substance abuse can increase your risk of developing a similar issue due to both genetic and environmental factors, it does not mean you are destined to become a substance abuser. Genetics can make up about 40-60% of the risk for addiction, but the remaining percentage is influenced by environmental and personal factors.

Environmental influences can include your upbringing, your parents' behaviors, your exposure to drugs or alcohol, your social circle, and your experiences with stress and trauma. Personal factors involve your individual personality traits, your mental health, and your coping mechanisms. All these can significantly contribute to whether or not you develop a substance use disorder.

Importantly, risk is not destiny. Just because you are at a higher risk doesn't mean you will inevitably develop a substance abuse problem. Prevention strategies can be highly effective. These might include:

Education: Understanding the risks and consequences of substance abuse can deter initiation of drug use.

Healthy Coping Mechanisms: Developing healthy ways to cope with stress, such as through exercise, meditation, hobbies, or therapy, can reduce the need to turn to substances for relief.

Strong Support Networks: Having supportive and understanding friends, family, or mentors can provide a safety net when facing potential pitfalls.

Mental Health Care: Ensuring good mental health through therapy or counseling can reduce the risk, as mental health disorders can increase the likelihood of substance abuse.

Delaying Substance Use: The later in life a person first uses drugs, the less likely they are to develop a problem.

Remember, even if substance abuse does become an issue, it is not a life sentence. Effective treatments are available that can help individuals overcome addiction and lead healthy, productive lives. If you're worried about your risk, it might be helpful to discuss your concerns with a healthcare provider, a counselor, or a trusted person in your life.

If a drug abuser loved their family wouldn't they stop?

Substance Use Disorder, commonly known as addiction, is a complex disease that affects the brain and behavior. It's important to understand that addiction is not a matter of willpower or moral strength, and it doesn't reflect an individual's love or lack of love for their family. Here's why a person struggling with addiction might not simply stop, even if they deeply care for their family:

Altered Brain Function: Drugs can alter the brain's structure and function, especially in areas related to reward, judgment, decision-making, learning, and memory. This can lead to intense cravings and a compulsive desire to use drugs, despite knowing the harm they're causing.

Physical Dependence: Regular use of certain drugs can lead to physical dependence, where the body needs the drug to function normally. Stopping the drug can cause uncomfortable or even dangerous withdrawal symptoms, which can make quitting extremely difficult without medical help.

Psychological Dependence: Some individuals use drugs to cope with stress, trauma, or mental health disorders. These individuals may feel they cannot function or feel normal without the substance, and overcoming this psychological dependence can be challenging.

Fear of Withdrawal: Fear of the withdrawal process, which can be physically and emotionally painful, can deter individuals from quitting, even if they want to stop for their loved ones.

Denial: Many people struggling with addiction are in denial about the extent of their problem. They may not realize or admit how much their substance use is hurting themselves and their family.

Loving someone, even deeply, does not automatically grant the ability to overcome addiction. Recovery often requires professional help and involves more than just the decision to stop using drugs. It includes learning new coping skills, addressing underlying issues that may contribute to the addiction, and receiving ongoing support. With proper treatment and support, many people are able to recover from addiction and rebuild their relationships with their loved ones.

What are the causes of drug addiction?

1. Genetic predisposition: Research has shown that genetic factors can contribute to an individual's vulnerability to drug addiction. Certain genes may influence how a person's brain processes and reacts to drugs, making them more prone to addiction.
2. Brain chemistry: Drugs affect the brain's reward system by increasing the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. This leads to feelings of pleasure and euphoria, which can reinforce drug-seeking behaviors and contribute to the development of addiction.
3. Environmental factors: Exposure to drug use in one's surroundings, such as through family members or friends, can increase the likelihood of experimentation and eventual addiction. Additionally, factors like high levels of stress, poverty, and a lack of social support can increase vulnerability to addiction.
4. Psychological factors: Emotional and mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and trauma can make individuals more susceptible to drug addiction. These issues can lead people to self-medicate with drugs in an attempt to cope, ultimately increasing the risk of addiction.
5. Early exposure: Experimenting with drugs at a young age can increase the likelihood of developing addiction later in life. The adolescent brain is still developing, making it more susceptible to the effects of drugs and the development of addiction.
6. Availability and accessibility: Easy access to drugs can increase the likelihood of drug use and addiction. When drugs are readily available in a person's environment, the chances of experimentation and continued use increase.