Medical Reviewer: David Hampton

David Hampton has lived in the Greater Nashville, Tennessee area since 1988, where he enjoyed two staff writing deals with major Nashville music labels. Upon the completion of his second publishing deal, he stepped in to the position of Director of Worship Arts at Christ Community Church in Franklin, TN, a position he held for nearly two decades. His wife, Tricia was diagnosed with a progressive form of MS in 1994 and passed away in May of 2013 due to complications from MS. They have one daughter, Lauren, who lives in the Greater Nashville area with her husband and young son.
As a man in his own recovery process, David embarked on his journey into sobriety in June of 2005, which led him to his current career path as a Certified Professional Addiction Recovery Coach in private practice in Greater Nashville. David is also a public speaker (represented by ambassadorspeakers.com) and the author of two books, Our Authentic Selves: Reflections On What We Believe and What We Wish We Believed (Lighthouse Publishing), as well as his most recent book, After the Miracle: Illusions Along the Path to Restoration (Morgan James New York). Both books speak to the challenges and day-to-day practices that make for a life of long-term sobriety. David has done additional training in the area of addiction and the brain, as well as addiction in family dynamics and the role of music therapy in recovery. David is cohost of the weekly Positive Sobriety Podcast available on iTunes and Spotify, as well as being a frequent contributor to various articles and recovery based materials.
As a member of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), David works closely with Nashville area treatment centers, nonprofit recovery organizations, and consulting with faith-based groups trying to bridge the gap between the recovery communities and faith-based organizations who wish to understand addiction.
David makes his home in the downtown Nashville area with his Great Pyrenees, Lilly.
Pages Reviewed by David Hampton
- Drug And Alcohol Addiction – Last Reviewed: July 22, 2022
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Last Reviewed: June 22, 2022
- Effects Of Demerol Use – Last Reviewed: August 23, 2021
- Effects Of Using Salvia – Last Reviewed: August 23, 2021
- Effects Of Ketamine Use – Last Reviewed: August 23, 2021
- Effects Of PCP Use – Last Reviewed: August 23, 2021
- The Short And Long Term Effects Of Ritalin Use – Last Reviewed: August 23, 2021
- The Effects Of Ambien Use And Addiction – Last Reviewed: August 23, 2021
- Effects And Symptoms Of Crack Cocaine Use – Last Reviewed: August 23, 2021
- Effects of Using Lunesta – Last Reviewed: September 17, 2019
- Understanding The Effects Of Meth Use – Last Reviewed: August 26, 2019
- Effects Of Using Klonopin – Last Reviewed: August 26, 2019
- Effects Of Using Restoril – Last Reviewed: August 7, 2019
- The LGBTQ Community And Drug Addiction – Last Reviewed: August 7, 2019
- Effects Of Cocaine Use – Last Reviewed: August 7, 2019
- Effects Of Valium Use – Last Reviewed: August 1, 2019
- Effects of Ecstasy (MDMA) Use – Last Reviewed: August 1, 2019
- Effects Of Fentanyl Use – Last Reviewed: August 1, 2019
- Effects Of Anabolic Steroid Use – Last Reviewed: August 1, 2019
- LSD Detox And Withdrawal – Last Reviewed: September 5, 2019
- Bath Salts Detox And Withdrawal – Last Reviewed: September 5, 2019
- Mescaline Detox And Withdrawal – Last Reviewed: September 5, 2019
- Antidepressant Detox – Last Reviewed: August 16, 2019
- Crack Cocaine Detox – Last Reviewed: August 5, 2019
- Diet Pill Detox – Last Reviewed: August 5, 2019
- Sex Addiction – Last Reviewed: September 17, 2019
- Meth Detox – Last Reviewed: August 16, 2019
- Ecstasy Detox – Last Reviewed: August 1, 2019
- Concerta Detox – Last Reviewed: August 16, 2019
- Amphetamine Detox – Last Reviewed: August 5, 2019
- Barbiturate Detox – Last Reviewed: August 16, 2019
- Cannabinoid Detox – Last Reviewed: August 16, 2019
- Inhalant Detox – Last Reviewed: August 16, 2019
- Methadone Detox – Last Reviewed: July 22, 2019
- Hydrocodone Detox – Last Reviewed: July 22, 2019
- Gambling Addiction – Last Reviewed: September 17, 2019
- Porn Addiction – Last Reviewed: September 17, 2019
- Stimulant Detox – Last Reviewed: July 22, 2019
- Alcohol And Family Problems – Last Reviewed: May 13, 2019
- Women And Opioids – Last Reviewed: September 5, 2019
- Cocaine Detox – Last Reviewed: July 22, 2019
- PCP – Last Reviewed: September 5, 2019
- Hallucinogen Detox – Last Reviewed: August 16, 2019
- Marijuana Detox – Last Reviewed: August 16, 2019
- Oxycodone Detox – Last Reviewed: July 22, 2019
- Adderall Detox – Last Reviewed: August 1, 2019
- Mescaline – Last Reviewed: September 5, 2019
- DMT – Last Reviewed: September 5, 2019
- GHB – Last Reviewed: September 5, 2019
- LSD – Last Reviewed: September 5, 2019
- Ketamine – Last Reviewed: September 5, 2019
- Drunk Driving – Last Reviewed: May 13, 2019
- Bath Salts – Last Reviewed: September 5, 2019
- How Do I Help My Loved One After Rehab? – Last Reviewed: July 15, 2019
- Overdose – Last Reviewed: September 17, 2019
- How Do I Help My Loved One In Rehab? – Last Reviewed: May 20, 2019
- How Do I Convince My Loved One To Get Help? – Last Reviewed: May 20, 2019
- How Do I Know If My Loved One Needs Help? – Last Reviewed: May 20, 2019
- College Opioid Abuse – Last Reviewed: August 7, 2019
- College Drug Abuse – Last Reviewed: September 17, 2019
- Lunesta – Last Reviewed: September 17, 2019
- Effects Of Alcohol Abuse – Last Reviewed: May 13, 2019
- Hallucinogens – Last Reviewed: September 5, 2019
- Teenage Drug Addiction – Last Reviewed: September 17, 2019
- Teenage Opioid Addiction – Last Reviewed: September 5, 2019
- Frequently Asked Questions About Rehab – Last Reviewed: July 15, 2019
- Veterans and Drug Addiction – Last Reviewed: September 17, 2019
- Drug Detox – Last Reviewed: July 22, 2019
- Veterans And Opioids – Last Reviewed: September 5, 2019
- Causes Of Alcoholism – Last Reviewed: May 13, 2019
- Who Alcoholism Affects – Last Reviewed: August 16, 2019
- Alcoholism Treatment – Last Reviewed: May 13, 2019
- Who Drug Addiction Affects – Last Reviewed: September 17, 2019
- Alcoholism Warning Signs – Last Reviewed: May 13, 2019
- Alcohol Withdrawal – Last Reviewed: May 13, 2019
- Binge Drinking – Last Reviewed: May 13, 2019
- Alcoholism – Last Reviewed: May 13, 2019
- Drugs – Last Reviewed: September 5, 2019
- Family – Last Reviewed: May 20, 2019