Alcoholism is a difficult disease to treat. However, it can become even more complicated if an individual has a dual diagnosis or what is also known as a co-occurring disorder. This refers to when someone is addicted to alcohol and also has one or more mental health conditions. Any mental health disorder can co-occur with…
Unlock Your Health: The Dangers of Alcohol Detox Take 5 minutes to transform your life What happens during Alcohol Detox? That is a huge question for most people looking to stop drinking. Detox is the first step in getting treatment for alcohol addiction. It’s the process by which your body rids itself of the toxins…
If you’ve recently completed inpatient treatment for drug addiction, you’ll probably be excited about returning home. However, you may also be a little nervous about the next stage of your life. One of the things you may have to do is find or learn about keeping a job while in recovery. In addition to providing…
It can be difficult to understand some of the terms used by the mental health and recovery communities especially, what the differences are between drug dependence and drug addiction. Two terms that are often used interchangeably are dependence and addiction. Both these terms indicate that someone has developed a substance abuse disorder and they need…
Opioid detox and withdrawal can be a difficult process. Asheville Recovery Center helps patients in need of care during this time of healing and recovery. Opioids are very useful for people who are in severe pain. Unfortunately, they are among the most addictive substances available. They bind to the naturally occurring opioid receptors in the…
When the average person thinks of alcoholism, they may assume that all alcoholics are the same. However, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has determined that there are five distinct subtypes of alcoholics, based on their research. Knowing the different categories can help you to identify signs of alcoholism in yourself and your…
Alcoholism among women is steadily on the rise, for many years people thought that alcoholism is something that only affects men. This is not surprising since the condition is twice as common in men. However, what often goes unnoticed is that heavy drinking can be even more harmful to women than it is to men….
The early stages of opioid addiction is the most crucial. If you are taking prescription opioids or you’ve been using them recreationally, you may be concerned about the possibility of becoming fully addicted or dependent. It is well-known that these drugs present a high risk of addiction, so much so that an opioid crisis has…
Many people who need treatment for drug addiction don’t get it. While it may seem that someone who’s struggling with a serious disease should do everything possible to get help, substance abuse disorders often go untreated. Several factors can discourage or prevent an individual from getting the help they need. Our Asheville rehabilitation experts will…
Admitting that you have a substance abuse problem can be very difficult. Even though you may have been struggling for some time, openly stating that you’re an addict is likely to be tough. Many addicts feel ashamed or guilty while others are afraid of the reaction they’ll get. They fear the people they love will…
