The 12 Step Recovery Program

At Next Step Recovery, we offer 12 Step Programs for men located in Asheville, NC, that offers the 12 Step Recovery Program for those battling addiction. Our program is a proven path to lasting sobriety. The 12 Step Program is a clinically proven method for addiction recovery. Our program has been shown to be effective […]

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 […]

Next Step Stories: Recovery After Relapse

When people talk about recovery from addiction, they often focus on the worst-case scenario: relapse.  As a person in recovery who has experienced relapse, I have come to believe (1) relapse is not mandatory, (2) if it does happen, it can teach us something, and (3) there are things we can do to move forward […]

What’s Love Got To Do With It? A Look at Recovery & Relationships

Finding your passion and purpose in recovery… As Valentine’s Day rapidly approaches, Tina Turner’s song has been playing in the back of my mind. It’s been happening so often that I finally decided to take the question seriously. So, what does love have to do with recovery? My first impulse was to agree with Tina […]

New Year’s Family Resolutions for Recovery

When someone we love embarks on a recovery journey, it represents a unique opportunity for everyone in the family. It opens the door for not just one recovery, but many. But where does this door lead? And what exactly does recovery mean? When many of us first enter recovery, we set our sights too low. […]

12 Steps to Loving Yourself

1. Begin to understand mindfulness. Mindfulness is summarized by Jon Kabat-Zinn as “awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.”  Learning about mindfulness can be motivating and rewarding.  Many people can be found practicing mindfulness in small groups, such as meditation groups, yoga classes, or outdoor enthusiasts. 2. Begin to […]

Finding Self Love in 12 Steps

Love is a tough thing sometimes.  Loving another individual can be difficult, but loving one’s self is often a much more arduous task – especially for an addict.  As an addict, when I thought of self-love, I would imagine this elusive persona decorated with endless amounts of tranquility.  I thought it would be impossible to […]