The journey to sobriety is unique in that it has no definite ending or destination. An individual being treated for drug or alcohol addiction may reach pivotal goals and milestones during their treatment program, but independently continuing the recovery process after the program ends is just as important. Crest View’s approach to WHOLEistic addiction aftercare…
One of the most important elements of the addiction treatment experience at Crest View Recovery Center is the level of comfort we strive to provide our clients as they progress through their recovery journey. Serving as one of the preferred Asheville addiction treatment centers, it is our goal to create a home for addiction rehabilitation…
What is the real definition of addiction? Experiencing addiction first hand or through a family member or friend can be complicated, challenging and life-altering. It’s difficult to process exactly what’s happening at any stage. To make it more confusing, there are myths, stigmas and misunderstandings surrounding the true addiction definition. It’s important to be clear…
Last week (March 22-28, 2021) was National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW). NDAFW is an annual health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. During the week there are many ways that parents and youth can get the information that they want/need. For example, there is a…
A holistic approach to treating addiction means taking into account the whole of an individual seeking treatment. It means understanding every part of a person and teaching therapeutic reality-based techniques for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. At Crest View, we like to think of it as a WHOLEistic approach to treatment, working toward the recovery of…
Isolation and job loss often result in low self-esteem, increased depression, higher rates of substance misuse, and worse addiction treatment outcomes. We knew this before 2020, but COVID-19 shed a spotlight on it like never before. Within weeks of the pandemic’s inception, there was an unprecedented spike in opioid-related deaths and a staggering 55 percent…
In a previous blog post – Is Dry January Enough? Here are the Signs of Physical Dependence – we explored the topic of Dry January, and how to know whether your or a loved one’s substance use warrants more than a single month of sobriety. For anyone with substance use disorder and/or addiction, professional treatment…
Are you or a loved one participating in Dry January? Dry January can have many health benefits for some individuals – improved sleep, a clearer mind, money saved, and potentially a healthier relationship with alcohol – just to name a few. However, for individuals living with an addiction and/or substance use problem, a single month…
As we approach the New Year, many people around the world are beginning to think about their goals, aspirations, and resolutions for 2021. If you’re in recovery from an addiction, or aspiring to get sober, this time of year can provoke a variety of emotions. If you’re confident in your recovery journey, you may be…
2020 has been a difficult year to say the least. This is particularly true for those living with an addiction: The University of Michigan’s Addiction Center stated that stress and social isolation related to COVID-19 can increase susceptibility to substance misuse, addiction, and relapse. A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found…
