We, NSR of Asheville, offer extended care recovery programs and sober living facilities for men in Asheville, North Carolina, and advocate for human rights for recovery. We aim to give men the tools to make long-term sustainable changes in their lives to ...
10 Tips for Families in Recovery: Steps to Whole-Family Recovery
At NSR of Asheville, we believe recovery is a family journey that should include family recovery support. Addiction takes a tremendous toll on families who often struggle for years with the emotional, financial and physical consequences of untreated addic ...
PIVOTPoint WNC: Powerful Medicine in the Mountains
I landed in Asheville, NC raw. Raw, confused, angry, and terrified. I had checked two large suitcases under the small puddle-jumper. They charged me an extra fee for the 2nd bag. I am grateful that there are no check fees for the mountains of shame an ...
Recovering in the Shadows: Breaking Our Addiction to Shame
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word stigma as "a mark of shame or discredit." As human beings, we naturally encounter a wide range of emotions on a daily basis. Shame is a bitter feeling that some of us experience more than others. Many add ...
Hidden Signs of Addiction: How to Recognize Addiction in Those We Love
According to a Columbia University study, more than 40 million Americans meet the clinical criteria for addiction, and another estimated 80 million are considered to be “risky substance users,” making addiction America’s most neglected disea ...