The idea of the attitude of gratitude is a common theme when speaking about sobriety, but why is it important? Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. As addicts, especially addicts in early recovery, this can be difficult. By the time we seek help, we have created some substantial hardships in our lives. We may…
There is conflicting information about this topic in the recovery community. On one hand, we are told we must “change people/places/things”. It can be very beneficial to an addict/alcoholic to relocate to a strong recovery community. For those of us able to relocate, this is often the best option. Many times, the town a…
For some reason, some people can drink alcohol and never crave another drink as long as they live. Other people can’t make it through the day without drinking alcohol. There is no rhyme or reason as to why people start drinking alcohol. Science has provided some information on why some people continue to drink. People…
Making the decision to go to inpatient drug rehab in Fayetteville is not something you do lightly. It takes a lot of courage to leave your life behind and seek treatment for your drug addiction. If you have a job or career, you will have to put it on hold while you attend treatment. You…
Opioid deaths date back to the ‘90s when the pharmaceutical industry introduced us to prescription painkillers. We were reassured by doctors and the medical industry that these were wonder drugs. They would stop our pain and have little to no negative side effects. Doctors knew these drugs were addictive. They just chose not to tell…
Making the decision to seek drug rehab can be difficult and painful. Many addicts fear they will lose their job if they go away to rehab. Others are afraid of what people will say if they find out they sought help for their addiction. You may be overwhelmed by the prospect of returning to work…
Looking for the main benefits of sobriety? We’re here to help. Alcohol is the leading addictive substance in the United States, with nearly 15 million individuals suffering from substance use disorder. As one of the only legal intoxicating substances, the presence of alcohol is hard to avoid. Those who develop this addiction face almost constant…
Drug addiction is becoming an epidemic in our country, including Asheville, NC. However, people are starting to learn more each day about how best to approach the idea of addiction recovery. Drug rehabilitation centers are opening up in parts of the country that never had them before. More people are seeking their drug and alcohol…
Doctors and drug manufacturers once thought it would be a great idea to promote the benefits of opioids. About thirty years ago, they started prescribing them for both major and minor pain management. Patients who had never abused drugs were all of a sudden prescribed medication that would soon become habit-forming. As the years went…
The role of the family in addiction recovery is invaluable. What people need to understand is that the family of an addict suffers as much as the addict. Yes, they suffer in different ways. Many Asheville, NC parents wait for the phone call that tells them something bad has happened to their child. Many struggle…