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In this blog post about what it means to slip in recovery, we will define terms (recovery, relapse, and slip). Then we will look at what a slip in recovery means, and consider some examples. And we’ll conclude with suggestions on how to move forward if we have a slip in recovery. Defining Terms What … Continued
What Medications are Used for Alcohol Use Disorder? Originally posted in September 7th, 2023, updated on February 10th, 2026 Have you ever wondered if there are any medications that are not addictive, and can also help with an alcohol use disorder? Some of the most reliable, useful, and brief information sources for details of … Continued
When Looking for the Best Treatment, ask us “What makes Pavillon Different?” Many people seeking addiction treatment ask us, what makes Pavillon different? Our Answer – Our addiction treatment approach during treatment, and our alumni services after treatment qualifies us as one of very few unique rehab programs, in a rehab center comparison. How … Continued
Extended Care Addiction Treatment Program-What does it do? And who is it for? The Extended Care Addiction Treatment Program at Pavillon helps to strengthen one’s recovery when recovery by itself is in decline. Additionally, it address patterns of recovery and relapse when they are repeating over time. The extended care program also helps to manage … Continued
Family visitation can be both a wonderful thing and an important opportunity. But how so? And in what ways? Photo Credit: Natalie Pedigo, Unsplash Well, family visitation can help start the process of normalizing both the new that is special and also the new that is every-day and mundane. Sometimes life is a little harder and … Continued
Alcoholism and drug addiction rarely develop in social isolation. After all, people rarely exist in social isolation. In treatment settings we see the reality of the social embeddedness of this disease in the reactions of the patient and family members to the opportunity for change. Change can be hard even when it’s desired. After all, … Continued
Each year around the time of our Alumni reunion we count up the total number of years of individual recovery that are represented among our staff. How many collective years of recovery do you guess the Pavillon staff have? And what good can be found in that collective wisdom? To start thinking about the value … Continued
The Pavillon campus sits on just over 160 acres of natural and luxurious land in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, about 45 minutes from Asheville. The campus contains a natural waterfall, a lake, walking trails around the lake, and trails through the woods. Those woods themselves contain a treeless … Continued
One of the greatest health issues plaguing our society, identified by the World Health Organization as “the biggest health epidemic of the 21st century” is stress leading to burnout. It is believed to cost Americans up to $300 billion per year in healthcare costs, both personal and business. It impacts every part of your physical, … Continued
Many who reach the jumping off point for recovery are at a loss as to how to get started. For years they’ve tried to quit but were unable to. Now that a crisis (physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual) has precipitated a desperate need to stop using, they feel alone and lost. If they are fortunate … Continued