Asheville, North Carolina

Introduction to Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the convergence of the Swannanoe and French Broad rivers in Buncombe County. The city is known as a center for art for the region. Asheville has been recognized as one of the best cities to live in by various noteworthy sources. The city is home to one of the most prominent collections of Art Deco architecture in the country and is a popular destination for tourists.

History

The area known as Asheville had been home to the Cherokee Indians. In the year 1540 Hernando DeSoto, a Spanish explorer and his party arrived in the region and unfortunately brought with them diseases which significantly reduced the population of the native inhabitants. In 1797 Morristown was renamed Asheville as a tribute to the Governor of North Carolina, Samuel Ashe.

During the Civil War a large number of men from Asheville joined the Confederates and a significantly smaller group joined the Union. After the Civil War ended the city experienced economic difficulties. Beginning with the Great Depression and through the 1980's the city's economy grew very slowly. During the 1890's the town was recognized internationally as a prominent health resort. In 1916 Asheville was severely harmed by a noteworthy flood which was produced by a tropical storm.

Transportation

The city is served by the Asheville Regional Airport. Bus transportation is provided by the Asheville Transit System.

Architecture

  • The renowned Biltmore Estate has the appearance of a French Renaissance chateau and is recognized as one of the biggest privately owned homes in the country and typically attracts more than a million visitors on an annual basis.
  • The art deco City Hall.
  • Battery Park Hotel.
  • The Jackson Building features Neo-Gothic style architecture.
  • The Smith-McDowell House is the oldest home in the city and is part of the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Grove Arcade.
  • Basilica of St. Lawrence.
  • Grove Park Inn is included in the National Register of Historic Places and is the location of a modern day spa.
  • The Historic Montford neighborhood features Victorian homes.
  • Biltmore Village.
  • YMI Cultural Center.

Attractions

  • Thomas Wolfe Memorial
  • Asheville Art Museum
  • Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
  • Historic Hendersonville & Village of Flat Rock
  • Historic Johnson Farm
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian
  • Park Place Education, Arts & Science
  • Riverside Cemetery
  • Wheels Through Time Museum

Activities

  • Asheville Ghost Trolley.
  • Asheville Historic Trolley Tours.
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad takes passengers through river gorges and mountain tunnels.
  • Live music is prominent in the area and is part of the tourist based economy.
  • Water recreation activities are popular in the region, especially whitewater kayaking.
  • The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.

Higher Education

Asheville is home to South College, University of North Carolina at Asheville and the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Asheville68,889$44,029
Black Mountain7,511$43,373
Canton4,029$38,191
Fletcher4,185$51,688
Hendersonville10,420$39,111

High Points

Asheville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%Asheville Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Asheville Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Asheville College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%Asheville Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Asheville Well-Paid Single Women


The listings in Asheville, North Carolina and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(18) Outpatient
(6) Teens and Adolescents
(8) Females
(3) Males
(8) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(5) Clients With Legal Issues
(8) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(1) American Sign Language
(4) Spanish Speaking
(1) Gay and Lesbian
(3) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(4) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(2) Hospital Inpatient
(3) Methadone Maintenance
(2) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(5) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(3) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(2) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(2) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(1) Residential Beds for Children
(1) Mental Health Services
(1) Methadone Detoxification
(1) Halfway House



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Asheville, North Carolina? Are you concerned about a family member in Asheville, who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Asheville, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Asheville, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Asheville, NC. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.

There are many different addiction treatment approaches such as Long-term Drug Rehabilitation, Outpatient Drug Rehab Programs, Short-term Drug Rehab Programs, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Asheville, typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Asheville, North Carolina with treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Asheville, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Asheville, NC. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Asheville, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.

For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home to Asheville, from a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Asheville - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Asheville. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Asheville. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) to speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Asheville, North Caroli an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are 17 local Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Programs in Asheville, North Carolina. We have also provided 3 additional Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facilities that are closest geographically to Asheville:

Addiction Recovery Program Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
ARP Addiction Recovery and Prevention Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Asheville Institute Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Charles George VAMC Ashville Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Crossroads Treatment Center Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Horizon Recovery Inc Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Insight Human Services Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Kali Brewer LLC Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Mary Benson House Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare
Mission Hospital Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mountain Health Solutions Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Mountain Treatment Center Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Neil Dobbins Center Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Western Carolina Treatment Center Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Western Carolinians Criminal Justice Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Western Carolinians for Asheville, NC
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Crossroads Phoenix Hendersonville, NC 1.9 miles from Asheville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Horizon Recovery Center Hendersonville, NC 1.9 miles from Asheville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
First Step Farm of WNC Inc Candler, NC 4.2 miles from Asheville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Among adults aged 26 or older, 5.9 percent were current illegal drug users in 2008. In this age group, 4.2 percent used marijuana, and 1.9 percent used prescription-type drugs nonmedically. Less than 1 percent used cocaine (0.7 percent), hallucinogens (0.1 percent), heroin (0.1 percent), and inhalants (0.1 percent). The only significant change between 2007 and 2008 in the rates of past month use among adults in this age group involved crack, which decreased from 0.3 to 0.2 percent. In addition, the rates of past year nonmedical use declined for psychotherapeutic drugs overall (from 4.9 percent in 2007 to 4.4 percent in 2008), sedatives (from 0.3 to 0.2 percent), and methamphetamine (from 0.4 to 0.3 percent). However, increases occurred in lifetime use of hallucinogens (from 14.2 percent in 2007 to 15.2 percent in 2008) and lifetime nonmedical use of pain relievers (from 11.8 to 12.7 percent).

Rates of illegal drug or alcohol dependence or abuse among persons aged 12 or older varied by geographic division in 2001. The lowest rate of illegal drug or alcohol dependence or abuse was observed in the East South Central division (6.0 percent), and the highest rate was in the New England division (9.1 percent).

Most countries in Europe report typical retail prices of Ecstasy in the range of ?3 to ?9 per tablet.

State estimates for past year alcohol dependence or abuse among persons aged 12 or older ranged from 6.0 percent in Tennessee to 10.8 percent in North Dakota. States in the highest fifth among persons aged 12 or older tended to be Western (four States) or Midwestern (four States), while States in the lowest fifth were mostly Southern (seven States). In the 12 to 17 age group, the estimated percentage of those identified as having an alcohol abuse or dependence problem ranged from 3.0 percent in the District of Columbia to 11.2 percent in Montana. Among persons aged 18 to 25, the lowest percentage was found in Utah (13.0 percent), and the highest State percentage was in North Dakota (27.1 percent). Five Midwestern or Western States were in the highest fifth for the 12 to 17, 18 to 25, and 26 or older age groups (Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, and South Dakota).

In 2008, 81.7 percent of current drinkers aged 12 to 20 were with two or more other people the last time they drank alcohol, 13.6 percent were with one other person the last time they drank, and 4.7 percent were alone.

Alcohol incidence has increased steadily since 1989. Between 1995 and 1999, the total number of initiates significantly increased from 3.5 million to 5.0 million. Between 1995 and 2000, the number of initiates aged 12 to 17 years significantly increased from 2.2 million to 3.1 million. The average age of initiation has generally decreased since 1965.


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in Asheville:

Acceptance Group
St. Luke's Episcopal Church Parish House
219 Chunn's Cove Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28805

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 AM
Saturday, 9:00 AM
Monday, 12:30 PM
Wednesday, 12:30 PM
Thursday, 10:30 AM
Friday, 12:30 PM
Tuesday, 12:30 PM

Accpetance Group
St. Luke's Episcopal Church Parish House
218 Chunns Cove Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28805

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 12:30 PM

Asheville Big Book Step Study Group
Emma United Methodist Church
N. Louisiana Ave. & Adams Hill Rd.
Asheville, North Carolina 28806

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 AM

At Ease Group
Vet's Place/abccm
207 Coxe Ave, Front Door
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 AM
Wednesday, 7:30 AM

Candler Kiss Group
Sardis United Methodist Church
Sardis Rd-across From Biltmore Sq Mall
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 AM
Friday, 8:00 AM

Conscious Contact Group
North Asheville Community Center
37 E. Larchmont Dr., View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, unknown

Conscious Contact Group 2
North Asheville Community Center
37 E. Larchmont Dr., View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 9:30 AM

Conscious Contact Group 3
North Asheville Community Center
37 E. Larchmont Dr., View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 11:00 AM

Cumberland Avenue Group
St. Paul's Methodist Church
223 Hillside St. , View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 8:00 AM

Cumberland Group
St. Paul's Methodist Church
223 Hillside Street , View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 AM

Daily Decisions
Trinity Episcopal
60 Church St, On The Corner Of Church And Aston , View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 AM

Daily Decisions Group
Trinity Episcopal
60 Church St, On The Corner Of Church And Aston
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 AM
Tuesday, 7:00 AM
Thursday, 7:00 AM
Saturday, 8:00 AM
Friday, 7:00 AM

Good Livers Group
Grace Episcopal Church
871 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, North Carolina 28804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 12:00 PM
Friday, 12:00 PM
Tuesday, 12:00 PM

Grace Group
Grace Presbyterian Church
789 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, North Carolina 28804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 5:30 AM
Saturday, 5:30 AM
Thursday, 5:30 AM
Sunday, 5:30 AM

Just For Today Group
Neil Dobbins Detox Center
283 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, North Carolina 28801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 2:00 AM
Thursday, 12:00 PM
Tuesday, 12:00 PM
Friday, 12:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 AM
Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Monday, 12:00 PM

Just For Today Group - Needs Support
Neil Dobbins Detox Center
283 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, North Carolina 28801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 AM

Lambda Group
All Souls Episcopal Church
Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 AM
Monday, 7:00 AM

Pisgah Group
First Presbyterian Church
40 Church Street - Enter In Alley
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 AM

Recovery By The River
St Luke's Episcopal Church Parish House
218 Chunns Cove Rd., View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:30 AM
Thursday, 7:30 AM
Saturday, 7:30 AM
Tuesday, 7:30 AM
Wednesday, 7:30 AM

Recovery By The River Group
St Luke's Episcopal Church Parish House
218 Chunns Cove Rd., View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 AM
Sunday, 7:30 AM

Safe & Sound Group
The Alpha Agency (wccj-use Front Door)
218 Patton Ave.
Asheville, North Carolina 28801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 1:00 PM

Saturday Morning Men's Group
Unitarian Universalist Church
Charlotte And Edwin Place
Asheville, North Carolina 28801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 9:00 AM

Serenity Service Group
New Location
697-g Haywood Rd (park In Ingles Lot Facing), View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 6:00 AM
Monday, 6:00 AM
Tuesday, 6:00 AM
Thursday, 6:00 AM
Wednesday, 6:00 AM

Serenity Service Group 2
New Location
697-g Haywood Rd (park In Ingles Lot Facing), View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 AM
Sunday, 8:00 AM
Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Thursday, 8:00 AM

Serenity Service Group 3
New Location
697-g Haywood Rd (park In Ingles Lot Facing), View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 12:30 PM
Tuesday, 12:30 PM
Wednesday, 12:30 PM
Friday, 12:30 PM
Monday, 12:30 PM

Serenity Service Group 4
New Location
697-g Haywood Rd (park In Ingles Lot Facing), View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, unknown

Serenity Service Group 5
New Location
697-g Haywood Rd (park In Ingles Lot Facing), View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:00 AM

Serenity Service Group 6
New Location
697-g Haywood Rd (park In Ingles Lot Facing), View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 11:00 AM
Sunday, 11:00 AM

Six O'clock Group
Grace Episcopal Church
871 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, North Carolina 28804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 1:00 PM

Spanish Language Group
New Location
697-g Haywood Rd (park In Ingles Lot Facing), View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 6:00 AM

Total Surrender Group
New Hope Presbyterian Church
3070 Sweeten Creek Rd. - (828)- 215-9064
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:00 AM

Traditional Group
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church & Aston Streets
Asheville, North Carolina 28801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Friday, 8:00 AM
Sunday, 8:00 AM

Tuesday Night Men's Group
St. Luke's Episcopal Church Parish House
218 Chunn's Cove Rd.
Asheville, North Carolina 28805

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 AM

Turning Point
Va Hosp.
5th Floor, Room 5, South
Asheville, North Carolina 28804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 6:00 AM
Monday, 10:00 AM

Turning Point Group
Va Hosp.
5th Floor, Room 5, South
Asheville, North Carolina 28804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 6:00 AM
Friday, 10:00 AM

Turning Point Group 2
Va Hosp.
5th Floor, Room 5, South
Asheville, North Carolina 28804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 1:00 PM
Thursday, 1:00 PM

Turning Point Group 3
Va Hosp.
5th Floor, Room 5, South
Asheville, North Carolina 28804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 10:00 AM

West Asheville Group
Abernethy United Methodist Church
1418 Patton Avenue
Asheville, North Carolina 28806

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 1:00 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 AM

Women Of Courage
Wccj Building
218 Patton Avenue & Pearl St.
Asheville, North Carolina 28801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:00 AM

Women Of Courage 2
Wccj Building
218 Patton Avenue & Pearl St.
Asheville, North Carolina 28801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 11:30 AM

Young People's Group
St. Luke's Episcopal Church Parish House
218 Chunn's Cove Road, View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:00 AM
Monday, 7:00 AM
Wednesday, 7:00 AM

Young Peoples' Group Of Aa
St Luke's Episcopal Church Parish House
218 Chunns Cove Rd. , View The Map
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:00 AM
Sunday, 7:00 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Asheville, North Carolina as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Asheville, North Carolina. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.
You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.
Survey results as of May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Asheville, North Carolina.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
94%
3%
3%
Marijuana use in Asheville, North Carolina.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
85%
11%
Perception of Alcohol in Asheville, North Carolina.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
10%
89%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
80%
20%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
17%
79%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
11%
61%
22%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Asheville, North Carolina?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
10%
24%
3%
4%
0%
2%
39%
11%
0%
7%
Most common first drug experience in Asheville, North Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
5%
3%
6%
3%
4%
14%
4%
11%
4%
20%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Asheville, North Carolina schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Asheville, North Carolina under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
79%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in Asheville, North Carolina under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
76%
23%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Asheville, North Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
6%
2%
4%
3%
5%
12%
3%
10%
6%
16%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
30%
48%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
20%
80%
Surveys updated monthly.

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