Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction can make a lot of people feel like they can never party or go to get-togethers again. The good news is, this isn’t true. In this article, we will give you ten amazing tips on how to throw a sober party you and your friends won’t forget. And…
Over 12,000 adolescents try a new substance every day. Read our parent guide to alcohol and drug intervention tailored specifically for your teen. Teen Identity Development The stage of adolescence is considered between the ages of 13 and 17. These four years are critical to lay a foundation towards being a responsible and independent young…
As the holiday season approaches, risks for relapse, overdose, and overdose deaths increase, and prolonged social isolation during COVID-19 certainly doesn’t help. Create, review, or update your relapse prevention plan now. Keep reading to learn more. Relapse is Part of Recovery The biggest threat to those in treatment or recovery is relapse. Many addiction treatment…
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that opioid overdoses took over 1,500 lives in 2016 in NC. Suboxone, the most popular treatment for opioid addiction is among the 50 best-sold drugs throughout the country. Unfortunately, in many Asheville, NC, cases, it solves one problem but creates another one. Patients using Suboxone to treat their…
What’s a functioning drug addict? Surely, you’ve heard the term before. You might even know someone who seems to be one. But, what exactly does it mean? Well, the definition of a functioning addict might be different for everyone. However, no matter how you define it, saying that someone is a functioning drug addict is…
Living with an addiction problem isn’t easy. Your body becomes dependent on a substance and feels like it can’t function without it. This is physically and mentally exhausting. But, there are several ways to become free from that lifestyle. Many people have found complete freedom through alcohol addiction therapy and treatment. Of course, everyone has…
Millions of people are living with chronic pain. It causes many individuals to be very uncomfortable every day. There is a large number of prescriptions available for dealing with the pain. Unfortunately, these pain meds are known for causing people to become dependent on them. And, those who have a pain medication addiction often find…
Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD as it’s commonly referred to, is basically winter time depression. While it affects all types of people all over the world in the winter months, it’s extremely dangerous for those in early recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. If you’re a frequent sufferer of winter time depression, there are a…