(888) 448-0302 Talk to a recovery specialist 24/7

Choosing recovery close to home means your support system is just a few miles away.

  • 100% Confidential
  • Available 24/7
  • No Pressure to Commit
  • Multiple Financial Options Available
Call (888) 448-0302

We're Here To Help 24/7

Call Now

Get Treatment

Locations

Addictions

Testimonials

About Us

Contact Us

Cedric
Dent

A career journalist from Tennessee State University, Cedric Dent, Jr. writes behavioral health content for Landmark Recovery. He’s a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, and he has served as political reporter and business correspondent in Tennessee for the Nashville Post and Lebanon Democrat. Previously, Dent covered both Florida-local and national politics for USA Herald and operated as an American tech and healthcare writer for overseas publications such as KYC Israel and EQW News (U.K.).

Cedric
Dent

A career journalist from Tennessee State University, Cedric Dent, Jr. writes behavioral health content for Landmark Recovery. He’s a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, and he has served as political reporter and business correspondent in Tennessee for the Nashville Post and Lebanon Democrat. Previously, Dent covered both Florida-local and national politics for USA Herald and operated as an American tech and healthcare writer for overseas publications such as KYC Israel and EQW News (U.K.).

Read Cedric's Recent Blogs

Why Do People Deny Their Drug Addictions?

By Cedric Dent on March 22nd, 2023

Addiction recovery is tough, but you have to take the first step to achieve a positive outcome. Getting over the…

Read More
a woman with a drug addiction denies her substance use problems

Kentucky May Let Rehab Programs Distribute Fentanyl Test Strips

By Cedric Dent on March 12th, 2023

Kentucky lawmakers are considering House Bill 353, which would allow addiction treatment programs to distribute fentanyl test strips. These test…

Read More
A forensics technician with purple, latex gloves on using fentanyl test strips in a lab setting. These are the latest harm reduction trend in addiction treatment.

ADHD and Addiction: Can ADHD Make You Addicted?

By Cedric Dent on March 9th, 2023

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasingly being examined for links with substance abuse. Recent research suggests that those diagnosed…

Read More
A boy raising his arms and playing instead of focusing on what his teacher is showing him on a flash card during one-on-one instruction. ADHD and addiction might stem from the same elementary symptoms in childhood.

Meijer Agrees to $2M Opioid Lawsuit Settlement with Kalamazoo

By Cedric Dent on March 6th, 2023

The opioid epidemic has resulted in a wave of litigation against major retailers. In general, they all stand accused of…

Read More
A shopper's hands pick up a package of pills in a supermarket pharmacy blamed for Kalamazoo's opioid lawsuit against Maijer.

Do Drugs Really Cause Brain Damage?

By Cedric Dent on February 27th, 2023

Updated: May 30, 2023, at 9:38 a.m. Drug use does cause brain damage. This is a fact. However, drug users often…

Read More
An illustration of the human brain, showing what appears to be an X-ray of a woman's skull, with electrical activity in the brain.

Knoxville Drug Trafficking Attorney Generals Target Detroit Drug Traffickers

By Cedric Dent on February 23rd, 2023

Several East Tennessee prosecutors have announced the launch of the “313 Initiative.” It’s a collaborative effort by state and local…

Read More
Man arrested for cross-border drug trafficking Attorney Generals now target in Tennessee. His hands hover over a white table where confiscated methamphetamine sits in tiny bags.

What Do Police Do with Confiscated Drugs?

By Cedric Dent on February 20th, 2023

The disposal of confiscated drugs by law enforcement agencies is a complex and oddly regulated process. In an effort to…

Read More
Confiscated drugs locked away as evidence and awaiting drug disposal. The seized drugs will eventually be put through an incinerator.

Overdose Crisis: Activists Want Kentucky Lawmakers to Act

By Cedric Dent on February 17th, 2023

February brought the commencement of Kentucky’s current legislative session. With it came high expectations for state officials to reduce drug…

Read More
Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission reconvenes as the General Assembly's 2023 legislative session begins. Discussion pertains directly to overdose and addiction negatively impacting schools and households.

How to Cope with Manipulation from Loved Ones with Substance Use Disorder

By Cedric Dent on February 16th, 2023

Manipulation is a common behavior seen in people who are experiencing a drug or alcohol addiction.  Coping with manipulation is…

Read More
A woman unwittingly becoming an enabler for a man by giving him money because of his manipulation. He may have a substance use disorder he's sustaining.

Recovery Story: From Meth to Mentor

By Cedric Dent on February 15th, 2023

Chad Cupp found himself struggling with the aftermath of three strokes and a divorce. He turned to methamphetamine as a…

Read More
The apartment complex signifies stability for a person in recovery, which is what a meth user needs after addiction treatment because it's difficult to control impulses to use after the effects of long-term stimulant abuse.