Let’s face it, beginning treatment is scary. This initial step on the road to recovery can leave one feeling vulnerable, exposed, and unfairly judged. Due to these innate fears, many treatment-seeking clients are hesitant to involve those closest to them in order to prevent unease or embarrassment. Although there are many serious considerations clients have…
When the average person thinks of alcoholism, they may assume that all alcoholics are the same. However, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has determined that there are five distinct subtypes of alcoholics, based on their research. Knowing the different categories can help you to identify signs of alcoholism in yourself and your…
A lot of attention is given to the social, emotional, and psychological impact of alcoholism. However, sometimes, people don’t think about the physical health problems that can develop as a result of excessive alcohol use in both the short-and long-term. Our Asheville rehabilitation experts study these habits and their consequences, as well as researching the…
If you’re ready to take the first step towards recovering from addiction, you may be unsure about what you should do. You may know you need professional help from our Asheville rehab specialists, but determining exactly where to go may be difficult. Perhaps you’re wondering if you need to detox or whether you should enter…
Almost everyone has heard about the high rates of opioid abuse, addiction, and overdose in the United States. If you’re currently taking prescription opioids or your doctor has discussed them with you, you may be wondering if you should take them. Opioids are highly addictive but for some people, they’re the best treatment option. You…
Many people mix drugs and alcohol either out of ignorance or in a deliberate attempt to intensify a high. Some people know the dangers of drinking and using illegal drugs but they don’t realize that prescription or over-the-counter medicines can also be dangerous. Mixing drugs and alcoholic beverages can lead to drowsiness, poor coordination, and…
Opioids are powerful drugs. Whether an individual uses prescription opioids like morphine or oxycodone or illegal drugs like heroin, it can lead to an overdose. If someone you know is overdosing, you need to know the signs so you can seek help. Opioid overdose can be fatal if the user doesn’t get the appropriate intervention…
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 is less discussion surrounding these man-made stimulants. However,…
If you’re ready to take the first step towards recovering from addiction, you may be unsure about what you should do. You may know you need professional help but determining exactly where to go may be difficult. Perhaps you’re wondering if you need to detox or whether you should enter rehab. If you’re not sure…
MDMA is a synthetic psychoactive drug that’s used for recreational purposes. It affects mood and perception and provides feelings of pleasure, emotional warmth, and increased energy. MDMA rose to popularity in raves and the nightclub scene but it is now more widely used. It is more commonly known as molly or ecstasy. Molly is a…