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Quick Jump Understanding the First Steps to Sobriety: Days 0-60 in Addiction Recovery If you or a loved one is considering taking the courageous step to quit drugs or alcohol, the journey ahead can seem daunting. A common question arises: “What do the first few weeks of sobriety truly entail?” Let’s be clear—the initial phase…

Winnie the Pooh might be a sweet childhood story, but what if each character actually represented a different drug? It’s a bold idea—but one that paints a surprisingly accurate picture of addiction. Substance abuse comes in many forms, and understanding the different “personalities” of drugs can help us recognize the warning signs in ourselves and…

College is a whirlwind of new experiences, from late-night study sessions to vibrant social scenes. For young adults in recovery, however, campus life can feel like a tightrope walk over triggers like frat parties or academic stress. At Asheville Recovery Center, we’ve guided countless students through the journey of sobriety, helping them thrive in college…

Addiction doesn’t start with a needle, a bottle, or a pill. It starts with pain. For millions of people, addiction begins as an attempt to numb emotional wounds or quiet the chaos inside. But what starts as a temporary fix quickly becomes a life-consuming cycle that’s brutally hard to escape. If you’ve ever wondered why…

Why get help now? Let’s be real. If you’re thinking about getting help for drug or alcohol use, there’s no better time than right now. You’ve probably heard that before, but this time, it’s more than just a motivational phrase. Big changes are coming—laws are shifting, and the way people get addiction treatment in the…

Addiction Treatment Through the Years: How Far We’ve Come For thousands of years, people have struggled with addiction—but the way we understand and treat it has changed dramatically. What once was seen as a moral failure or spiritual curse is now recognized as a complex health condition that deserves compassion, science, and support. This timeline…

How My Own Recovery Experience Helped Me Change the Rules at Asheville Recovery Center For years, I stood firmly in the camp of “no phones in treatment.” I believed they were a distraction, a risk, and a barrier to true healing. And honestly? I was loud about it. But then I remembered something that humbled…

If you’ve watched HBO’s hit show “The White Lotus,” you probably noticed the fancy hotels, awkward moments, and lots of drama. But did you also notice how often drugs and alcohol pop up in the story? Let’s talk about what the show shows us—and what it might be missing—when it comes to things like Lorazepam,…

When we think about addiction, most people picture someone who’s hit “rock bottom.” But what if that person is wearing a suit, has a great job, and drives a nice car? You might be surprised to learn that many professionals—doctors, lawyers, CEOs, teachers, and business owners—are silently battling substance abuse behind the scenes. It’s more…