It’s really hard to fight addiction on your own. That’s why so many facilities, like ours here at Asheville Recovery Center, offer addiction treatment programs. With so many different treatment options available, how do you know which one is right for you? How can you decide which path to take? It’s hard to be absolutely…
Addiction treatment isn’t just about rehab. There are a lot of phases involved that play a role in the outcome of your recovery. Many people think they can take short cuts by only doing some of the work. The only way to have good results is to fully commit to recovery and make sure you…
“Why Drug Rehab?” Many addicts are adamant that they can sober up on their own. You might be one of them. If it really was so easy, why are there so many failed attempts to quit using drugs or drinking alcohol? The fact of the matter is that drug rehab is a necessity when it…
As the opiate epidemic rages on in the United States, there are pockets of good news. In many states, Good Samaritan Law cases provide examples of lives being saved from an overdose. New laws have been passed in many states to make it easier for addicts to seek the help they need. The Good Samaritan…
Most people in early recovery are focused on staying away from drugs and alcohol. The first few months and even years are about preventing addiction relapse. It makes sense! Getting clean and sober is hard. For a lot of people, most of their time and energy during this period is spent creating new routines and…
When most people think of alcoholism, they picture someone drinking every day from sunup to sundown. Alcoholism brings to mind images of people slumped in alleyways or stumbling around a house full of beer cans. These ideas certainly apply to some cases of alcoholism, but the term is really a broad one. In fact, alcoholism…
Quitting a drug or drinking habit is tough no matter the circumstances. Many people who seek recovery turn to 12 step programs, like AA or NA, for support. These programs offer fellowship, mentors, and guidelines for staying sober through spiritual principles. Most people in recovery have been to a meeting or two at some point…
Addiction can be described as a disease that affects the human brain leading to an inability to control what one is using and how often they use it. The person affected gets a strong urge to use the particular substance and is often unable to function without taking it. One may be addicted to substances…
Are you related to has been suffering from substance abuse? If so, then you know that recovering from this problem is taxing on the individual. It’s also a very hard process for the family of that individual. Families that are impacted by drugs and alcohol can experience deep hurt. But, while their loved one is…
If you suffer from mental health issues as well as substance abuse, you are not alone. Many people struggle with both mental health and addiction. In all actuality, there are millions of Americans who suffer from both. It is believed that about 50% of the people who have mental illnesses also have problems with substance…
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.
