• October Road Opens Outpatient Treatment Program in Stokes County, North Carolina

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    ALTOONA, PA – May 4, 2023 – Asheville-based behavioral health provider October Road announced today the opening of an outpatient treatment program in Stokes County, [...]

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    How Nutrition Plays a Crucial Role in Recovery Success

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    It’s undeniable — a substance abuse disorder is damaging to your health. With so many chemicals floating around in your system, it’s no surprise that [...]

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    Statistics of Alcohol Abuse in North Carolina

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    Addiction plagues every state in America on some level, and North Carolina is no exception. This state has the reputation of being an incredibly friendly [...]

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    Drinking and Driving Statistics You’ll Want to Know to Stay Safe and Sober

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    Getting behind the wheel after drinking sounds easy to resist. At the moment, though, you may make excuses for driving, such as not wanting to [...]

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    A Beginner’s Guide to Setting SMART Goals in Recovery

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    The SMART goals method refers to setting goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely. When you start thinking of the things you want [...]

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    How to Start the New Year with a Fresh Focus in Recovery

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    The New Year can be full of excitement and hope, giving people of all ages and in all walks of life the opportunity to foster [...]

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    Navigating the Holidays in Recovery

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    Recovery happens one day at a time, and anyone in recovery can tell you that each day brings unique challenges. Even during the holidays, when [...]

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    Identifying and Managing Holiday Relapse Triggers

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    Sadly, relapse is a part of the reality of the journey to recovery for many people. While estimates and studies vary widely based on the [...]

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    An Overview of Opioid Statistics in North Carolina

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    There is an opioid epidemic going on in America, one that has been steadily increasing since the late 1900s. Every state has its own statistics, [...]

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    5 Signs of an Opioid Use Disorder in a Loved One

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    Is your loved one on drugs, or just going through a rough couple of months? It can be difficult to identify if your loved one [...]

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    Connecting Substance Use and Domestic Violence

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    When it comes to mental health, it is not uncommon to see a mental health disorder manifest in conjunction with an experience of trauma. Addictions [...]

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    10 Loving Ways to Support Someone in Addiction Recovery

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    Recovering from an addiction is one of the hardest things to go through, but it’s made more bearable when you have the love and support [...]