Recovery is not a single step—it’s a journey. At Ritual Recovery, we believe in guiding individuals through each stage with the structure of our continuum of care, compassion, and resources needed to build lasting change. Our continuum of care is designed to meet clients where they are while gradually empowering them to step back into […]

When it comes to addiction recovery, addressing substance use alone isn’t always enough. Many individuals struggling with addiction also experience underlying mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder. This combination of substance use disorder (SUD) and a co-occurring mental health condition is known as dual diagnosis. Treating both simultaneously is essential […]

Balancing college life can be overwhelming—academics, social pressures, and newfound independence often create a high-stress environment. For some students, substance use may become a coping mechanism, leading to addiction. But does seeking help mean putting education on hold? Thankfully, outpatient addiction treatment allows college students to receive support while continuing their studies. What Is Outpatient […]

Statistics indicate that more than half of people who get treatment for drug and alcohol abuse will relapse within the first year. This high figure is attributed to many things, but everyone stands a chance of long-term success by learning about relapse prevention activities.  Top Relapse Prevention Activities  There are many relapse prevention activities and […]

When you are struggling with addiction, you will face stress and trials, particularly in the form of triggers. Triggers will always exist in some form or another, but their severity and the skills you have to control them can change when you get treatment for addiction and learn healthy coping skills. What are Triggers in […]

Why is sobriety a lifetime commitment? One common misconception for people who have any affiliation with addiction is that the treatment process through an inpatient or outpatient program is a “cure” or it means that someone is no longer addicted and that’s that. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth. Addiction is considered a mental […]

Drinking is a common social activity, one which is popularized in modern culture. Just about every bar or restaurant, game night, or movie theater will offer alcohol. But sometimes people drink alone.  Is drinking alone, rather than in a group, a sign of depression? Is Drinking Alone a Sign of Depression? Unfortunately, this is not […]

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As Asheville continues to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, one of the most pressing concerns for many residents is the status of the power outages that have plagued the area. The storm’s impact was severe, causing widespread damage to power lines, transformers, and other critical infrastructure. Many neighborhoods in Asheville, as well as […]

Water Utility Updates The water treatment plant in Black Mountain is currently distributing water with high levels of chlorine to the water distribution system of the City of Asheville. Gradually, water service is being reinstated in areas to the west of Swannanoa, which includes Haw Creek and parts of Fairview. Plans have been put in […]