• Why Do I Keep Going Back After Promising Myself I Wouldn’t?

    751 words|3.8 min read|

    You promise yourself it is the last time.You mean it.And yet, somehow, you find yourself going back again. This cycle can feel confusing, exhausting, and [...]

  • The Impact of Asheville’s Craft Beer Culture on Mental Health and Recovery 

    917 words|4.6 min read|

    How a Beloved Local Tradition Can Lead to Unhealthy Drinking Patterns  Asheville is known for its mountains, art, music and natural beauty. But in recent [...]

  • Magic psilocybin mushrooms and magic powder. Light pastel background. Selective focus

    Microdosing, Psychedelics, and the Risk of Dependency

    855 words|4.3 min read|

    Microdosing and psychedelic use have become increasingly visible in conversations about mental health, creativity, and personal growth. In communities like Asheville and throughout Western North [...]

  • A woman holds a white tablet in dark setting, symbolizing drug addiction and the emotional tension behind substance use.

    Substance Use Trends in Asheville and Buncombe County

    846 words|4.2 min read|

    Asheville and Buncombe County are known for their natural beauty, vibrant culture and strong sense of community. At the same time, like many areas across [...]

  • Rising Poor Mental Health Days in Western North Carolina: What It Means for Adults in Addiction Recovery

    895 words|4.5 min read|

    Mental health challenges are rising across the country, but the impact in Western North Carolina is especially significant. According to the WNC Health Network, the [...]

  • Asheville North Carolina Aerial view at sunset

    Why Asheville Is Becoming a Top Destination for Adult Addiction Recovery

    600 words|3 min read|

    Finding Healing in the Blue Ridge Mountains Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, North Carolina, is more than a scenic getaway—it [...]

  • Unhappy joyless sick man at home treats flu and colds with medicinal drink with unpleasant taste. Middle-aged man wrapped in warm scarf and plaid looks at cup in his hands, not wanting to drink it.

    Anhedonia: When Life Feels Flat and Joyless

    726 words|3.6 min read|

    For most of us, joy comes in the little things sharing a laugh with a friend, savoring a favorite meal or feeling connected to a [...]

  • Young woman suffering from strong headache or migraine sitting with glass of water in the kitchen, millennial guy feeling intoxication and pain touching aching head, morning after hangover concept

    The Hidden Dangers of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH): What You Need to Know

    692 words|3.5 min read|

    What Exactly Is 7-OH? 7-Hydroxymitragynine, commonly called 7-OH, is one of the most powerful active compounds found in Mitragyna speciosa (kratom). In raw kratom leaves, [...]

  • Asian young woman using ai application

    The Hidden Dangers of Using AI as a Therapist

    828 words|4.1 min read|

    The Rise of AI in Mental Health Conversations AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT and other chatbots are everywhere. They’re used for research, work tasks, creative projects—and [...]

  • Girl lying in bed uses a cell phone and yawns. She is tired or insomnia or addicted to the phone

    When Sleep Fails: The Hidden Crisis in Recovery

    799 words|4 min read|

    Night After Night: Recovery’s Longest Struggle  For many people in recovery, the nights feel the hardest. Insomnia and restless sleep don’t just make you tired—they [...]

  • Group therapy AA meeting in progress with group of mixed young adults

    AA vs. Al-Anon: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for You? 

    900 words|4.5 min read|

    When alcohol addiction affects a household, its impact is rarely limited to just one person. Spouses, children, siblings and close friends often carry their own [...]

  • Cocaine for Weight Loss? Why It’s Dangerous and Deeply Misleading 

    814 words|4.1 min read|

    In the quest for fast results and “body goals,” some people turn to drastic and unsafe methods to lose weight. One particularly dangerous choice is [...]