The Ugly, Scary – but Transformative Side of Recovery at Next Step Recovery, Asheville NC
Recovery isn’t all sunrise hikes on the Blue Ridge Parkway and green smoothies. It’s messy, confronting, and—at times—downright scary. At Next Step Recovery here in Asheville, North Carolina, we sit with the full truth: healing means meeting the parts of ourselves we’ve avoided for years. That’s where shadow work comes in—a set of practices that […]
How Are Men Affected by the Stigma of Addiction?
The United States is in the midst of an overdose crisis that has lowered the country’s life expectancy rates. Addiction is a severe and complex condition that affects each person, family, and community differently. The stigma of addiction prevents people from reaching out for the help they need when living with a drug and alcohol […]
10 Tips for Families in Recovery: Steps to Whole-Family Recovery
At Next Step Recovery, 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 addiction. The road to recovery, which often includes relapses, job and relationship losses, can be a long […]