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In This Blog... Trauma can have a lasting effect on both mental health and substance use. For many adults, traumatic experiences shape how the brain responds to stress, emotions, and relationships.…
July 15, 2026 · Silver Ridge
Mental Health
Post-traumatic stress disorder, often referred to as PTSD, is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. For many adults, PTSD does not occur in…
July 8, 2026 · Silver Ridge
Health
When mental health conditions go untreated, individuals often struggle to manage difficult emotions, stress, and daily responsibilities. Over time, this emotional strain can lead some people to use…
July 1, 2026 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
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 North Carolina, the region continues to face…
December 2, 2025 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
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, only trace amounts of 7-OH are…
October 15, 2025 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
In This Blog... 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 the use of cocaine, a powerful and…
August 26, 2025 · Silver Ridge
Addiction Treatment
In recent months, a small blue bottle labeled Feel Free has quietly found its way into yoga studios, coffee shops and therapist waiting rooms. Marketed as a “plant-based productivity tonic,” this…
August 5, 2025 · Silver Ridge
Substance Use
In the context of substance use and addiction, it’s important to understand that not all drugs work the same way. Different substances affect an individual’s brain, body and behavior differently, and…
June 10, 2025 · Silver Ridge
Substance Use
In This Blog... Soma is the brand name for carisoprodol, a prescription muscle relaxant used to treat short-term pain from muscle injuries or spasms. It works by affecting the central nervous system…
June 3, 2025 · Silver Ridge
Substance Use
Marijuana use has become more common, especially with the legalization of cannabis in many states. While many people associate marijuana with relaxation and stress relief, it’s important to…
April 29, 2025 · Silver Ridge
Substance Use
When it comes to substance use, the terms “drug abuse” and “drug misuse” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. While both involve harmful interactions with drugs, they refer to…
March 26, 2025 · Silver Ridge
Substance Use
Every year, during the third week of March, we observe National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week March 17-23, an initiative led by the National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA to raise awareness and educate…
March 18, 2025 · Silver Ridge