How to get sober in Asheville, North Carolina. This beautiful mountain town has long been a healing destination—dating back to the early 1900s! In the past century, not much has changed. Many people flock to this part of the Blue Ridge mountains to heal, recuperate, and improve their emotional, mental, and physical well-being. If you…
Sobriety marks the beginning of a new phase in your life, one in which you cannot use drugs or alcohol to numb pain or give you energy to get through your day. Recovering from an addiction can be scary. However, sobriety is highly rewarding as is learning how to manage your cravings and become a…
Did you know that staying sober on the holiday of Easter can be really hard? Even though the holiday is full of hope and promise, staying sober on Easter can be really difficult. It’s the most important religious holiday of the year in the Christian religion, and so many people tend to get a bit…
Staying sober can be a challenge for anyone, but it’s especially difficult during the summer months. The warm weather tempts people to stay out late, and alcohol is often served at parties and social events. With so many other people around, it can be tempting to drink as well. The truth is, though, that alcohol…
St. Patrick’s day has officially arrived and all the festivities have begun. Whether you’re going to a party, watching some sports, or just sitting around at home, staying sober is an important step for everyone to take today. Here are some tips on how you can avoid ending up in a bar fight, drunk driving,…
Asheville, along with a handful of other cities across the nation, has been nicknamed “Beertown, USA” for the high number of breweries they have in the area. As of 2020, the greater Asheville area had a whopping 48 breweries! Though Asheville has gone from a small, quiet town to a bustling downtown, it is still…
A bar that does not serve alcohol might sound like an oxymoron. “Sober bars”, also called “dry bars” or “alcohol-free” bars, have been on the rise in recent years. In many cities, including Asheville, sober bars have become a mainstay as places for those to enjoy an alcohol-free night in a public space that feels…
There is a misconception that sober life is boring or that everyone replaces their time spent getting high or drunk with time spent in AA meetings and therapy. While group meetings and therapy are an important part of maintaining lasting sobriety, people have a whole lot more time on their hands now that they are…
