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…
Completing treatment for drug addiction is a significant moment in an addict’s life. It means they have the tools to help them cope with daily challenges and live a life that’s free of substance abuse. For many people struggling with addiction, treatment offers the best chance of recovery. However, it’s an intensive experience that can…
If you or someone you love is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you may not think much about nutrition. You may be more concerned with fighting the addiction itself. However, substance abuse and inadequate nutrition can put a lot of stress on the body. Electrolyte imbalances and vitamin deficiencies are likely to occur and…
Millions of Americans struggle with chronic pain – ongoing pain that lasts more than six months. Chronic pain may result from illness or an injury, but it can continue after the illness has passed or the injury has healed. It can also occur in the absence of any apparent injury. Chronic pain may be linked…
Learning that a loved one is dealing with drug addiction can be overwhelming. You may feel confused, angry, and even hopeless. However, you need to know that addiction doesn’t have to last forever. Addicts can recover. While you can’t force your loved one to get help, you can assist them during the recovery process. In…
Many people who develop alcoholism wonder how they became that way. Their relatives and friends may also be curious about why that person developed an addiction while other people didn’t. Given the significant impact that alcohol abuse and addiction can have on an individual’s life, it’s important to understand the risk factors. Some people assume…
Recovery From Alcohol Addiction is one of the biggest goals in the United States in 2024. If you’re overcoming alcohol addiction, your main priorities must be your sobriety and overall health. If you don’t pay sufficient attention to these, your quality of life and well-being could easily spiral downward. Personal and professional challenges will continue…
You may be wondering, “What are bath salts?” A few years ago, there was lots of media attention surrounding bath salts, the common name given to synthetic cathinones. The drug was being linked to so-called face-eating cannibal attacks in the United Kingdom and the United States. Now that the media frenzy has died down, there…
People often assume that a person who has problems with alcohol drinks every day or drinks all day long. However, binge drinking is also a dangerous way to consume alcohol. It’s just so common that many people overlook it. They assume that drinking a lot at social gatherings only results in a hangover, but this…
Recovery can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. If you have questions or just want to talk, we’re happy to help—no pressure, no commitment.
