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Anuvia Partners with Black Mountain Home

Anuvia is now partnering with Black Mountain Home to provide mental health and substance use counseling to children, adolescents, and young adults who are served by Black Mountain Home, as well as adults who are connected with BMH as parents, foster parents, and others. Anuvia will also soon be offering family-strengthening programs to families who […]

Signs & Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol use disorder (or AUD) describes a pattern of uncontrollable alcohol use that interferes with your daily life, leads to preoccupation with alcohol, or causes problems with the law, your health, and your relationships. Unhealthy alcohol use is far broader, and can include any alcohol use that puts your health or safety at risk (including […]

Opioid Abuse Treatment: Understanding, Options, and Support

Opioid abuse is a public health crisis that has touched most American families in some way. Around 10 million people misuse prescription opioids every year, and in 2020, nearly three in every four overdose deaths in the U.S. involved opioids. While these statistics are staggering, recovery is possible. Many people who once struggled with opioid […]

What to Know About the Signs of Clinical Depression

You may be suffering from clinical depression if you: Find yourself feeling low for weeks at a time Are no longer interested in the activities you once enjoyed Are isolating yourself from friends and family This condition can affect your appetite, your ability to get restful sleep, and even your ability to think clearly—all reasons […]

Resources for College Students

Many college and university students don’t realize that there are resources to help them with substance abuse: A recent study looking at non-prescription drug abuse among college students found that only “51.4% of students were aware of resources, either on or off campus, that help with prescription drug safety.”1 Another study found that “only 4% […]

Teens and Substance Use

Drug and alcohol use rates among adolescents and young adults vary from year to year, but research shows that substance use remains a significant problem for this age group. Teens also tend to minimize the risks of substance use, putting them at greater risk for abusing drugs and alcohol. After reading this blog, you should […]

Client and Family Advisory Committee Member Recruitment

The Client and Family Advisory Committee is recruiting new members! If you’re interested, please contact Edith Moore at 704.445.6868 or edith.moore@anuvia.org. Client and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) Purpose: The Client and Family Advisory Committee will promote quality services for Anuvia Prevention and Recovery Center clients and family members by supporting positive changes, services for all clients, […]

Assessments — an essential step in treatment

An assessment is the starting point for all substance abuse treatment. The assessment is made up of multiple questions that help the clinician understand any need for assistance related to substance abuse, mental health, medical care,  housing, employment, support, transportation etc. Below are some common questions when considering an assessment. Who needs an assessment? Anyone can ask […]