The Scottsdale Recovery Center blog serves as a resources to provide information on all aspects of drug and alcohol addiction, from signs to look for, how to help your loved ones recover, and insights on treatment options. Visit our blog weekly for new articles. Our goal is to share our expertise and insights to help those suffering from addiction to seek help. For those who have loved ones that are addicted, the articles provide helpful information on how to get help, how to prepare for treatment, and what to expect. The information contained in these blogs are for educational purposes only.
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Top 15 Searched Topics Relating to Drug and Alcohol Addiction
While search trends can change frequently, we find there are some consistent topics that show up on Google's top searches each year (keyword combos vary) - topics that you can find many answers to on our blog and our website as a whole. Here is a list of some of the...
Free Will and Addiction: Is Addiction a Choice?
In the complex realm of addiction, the question of free will often looms large. Is addiction a matter of choice, a conscious decision that individuals make, or is it a condition that erodes their ability to choose freely? The Nature of Addiction Before delving into...
Depression and Risk of Drug Overdose: Is Your College Student Battling Depression?
The challenges that college students face in today's fast-paced world can be overwhelming - the pressures of academia, social interactions, and newfound independence can all contribute to emotional turmoil. In this comprehensive article, Parents must be vigilant on...
College Transition and Substance Use: Signs of Addiction in My College Student
The transition to college marks a significant phase in a young adult's life and it's a time of exploration, growth, and new opportunities. However, it also brings challenges, including increased exposure to drugs and alcohol. Let's examine the impact of the...
Addressing Addiction: How to Approach Your Loved One for Help
In a world where addiction rates are rising and substance-related deaths are becoming alarmingly common, it's essential to break the barriers that prevent individuals from seeking help. As a leading rehab, recovery, and detox center, we understand the urgency of...
Long-Term Drug Rehab: Your Path to Lasting Sobriety
The journey to sobriety is not a sprint; it's a lifelong marathon. Achieving lasting freedom from substance dependency requires more than a quick fix – it demands dedication, comprehensive support, and a commitment to long-term healing. In this article, we will look...
First Responders and PTSD: Recognizing the Silent Battle
Although it’s the nature of the job, what firefighters and paramedics witness while at work is taxing on the mind, jarring on the emotions and can remain forever in their hearts. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder “PTSD” is the repercussion from life-altering events that...
Harnessing Breath for Stress Relief and Relapse Prevention
In the journey of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, one of the most powerful yet often underestimated tools lies within us – our breath. Breathing is not just a basic bodily function; it's a profound mechanism that, when harnessed correctly, can alleviate...
Navigating Addiction Treatment: Does Insurance Cover Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment?
A common concern that often arises is whether insurance covers the costs associated with drug and alcohol addiction treatment. There are a ton of factors that influence insurance coverage of drug and alcohol addiction treatment. Note before you get started: We are...
Unveiling the Long-Term Effects of Drug and Alcohol Abuse: Navigating the Road to Recovery
Substance abuse is a pervasive public health concern with far-reaching consequences that affect individuals physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Let's examine the profound and enduring effects of prolonged drug and alcohol abuse, underscoring the urgency...
Recognizing the Signs of OxyContin Addiction: A Path to Recovery
OxyContin, a powerful prescription opioid, has become a harbinger of addiction for many individuals. Families often ask for resources and information about oxycontin, so let's examine the signs and symptoms of OxyContin addiction, equipping both individuals and their...
Unveiling OxyContin vs. Oxycodone: Navigating the Differences and Similarities
OxyContin and oxycodone are often subjects of confusion due to their similarities, yet they possess crucial distinctions that can impact an individual's health. In this blog post, we aim to shed light on the differences and similarities between OxyContin and...
Embracing the Night: Advantages of Evening Intensive Outpatient Programs for Overcoming Drug and Alcohol Addiction
As a leading rehab, recovery, and detox center, our commitment to helping individuals break free from the shackles of drug and alcohol addiction extends to offering innovative and effective treatment options. Evening Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) offer a...
OxyContin Addiction and the Ongoing Battle Against the Opioid Epidemic: A Call for Change
As a leading rehab, recovery, and detox center, our mission is to shed light on the critical issue of OxyContin addiction and its devastating role in the opioid epidemic. OxyContin, a powerful prescription painkiller, has played a significant part in fueling this...
Empowering Recovery: The Advantages of Intensive Outpatient Programs for Treating Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) are a dynamic and effective approach to addiction treatment, offering a balance between structured support and the flexibility to maintain daily responsibilities. There are numerous advantages of Intensive Outpatient Programs when...
Using FMLA to Get Help with Drug and Alcohol Addiction: Your Job is Protected – Keeping Your Job During Treatment
One significant concern that arises when seeking treatment is job security. Many individuals hesitate to pursue help due to fears of losing their job or facing discrimination. However, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a crucial tool that offers protection...
Supporting Recovery: 5 Compassionate Conversations for Those Struggling with Alcohol Addiction
As a leading rehab, recovery, and detox center, our primary mission is to provide compassionate support and guidance to individuals battling alcohol addiction. Engaging in open and understanding conversations is an essential aspect of helping our loved ones through...
Unraveling the Link: Suicide Risk and Addiction – A Call for Compassionate Support
As a rehab and recovery center deeply committed to supporting individuals on their journey to a life free from alcohol and drugs, we recognize the vital importance of addressing the intricate relationship between suicide risk and addiction. Substance abuse and mental...
Uniting for Hope: World Suicide Prevention Day – A Call to End Substance-Related Suicides
Observance of World Suicide Prevention Day, on September 10th, serves as a global platform to raise awareness about suicide, advocate for prevention, and support those affected by the devastating loss of loved ones to suicide. We recognize the intricate relationship...
Embracing Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Connecting the Dots between Drugs, Alcohol, and Mental Health
Scottsdale Recovery Center is dedicated to supporting individuals in their journey towards a life free from alcohol and drugs. In our efforts to help those seeking help for their addiction issues, we recognize the critical importance of Suicide Prevention Awareness...
Embracing National Recovery Month: Uniting for a Life Free from Addiction
As the leader in rehab and recovery, Scottsdale Recovery Center treats every month like it's National Recovery Month. That said, we value the increased awareness that this national holiday can bring to the issues surrounding drug addiction and alcohol addiction....
National Sober Day: Celebrating the Power of Sobriety Together!
As a rehab and recovery center, we're thrilled to celebrate National Sober Day on September 14th! It's a day dedicated to embracing sobriety, raising awareness about addiction and recovery, and showing support to those on their journey to a life free from alcohol and...
The Transformative Power of Self-Care: Nurturing Your Well-Being on the Path to Recovery
Self-care encompasses a wide range of practices and activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In this article, we will explore the benefits of self-care and provide a 5-minute self-care checklist to help you prioritize your well-being on a...
Embracing Holistic Self-Care: 8 Types of Self-Care for Lasting Wellness
At Scottsdale Recovery Center, we believe in the transformative power of self-care in promoting overall well-being and supporting individuals on their journey to a life free from alcohol and drugs. Typically, self-care is broken up into 8 areas of life, each...
Weighing the Pros and Cons: Intensive Outpatient Programs for Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) have are a popular treatment option that allows individuals to receive intensive support while maintaining their daily routines. I. Understanding Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs): Definition and Structure: Intensive Outpatient...
Embracing the Benefits of Intensive Outpatient Programs for Effective Addiction Treatment and Recovery
At Scottsdale Recovery Center, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive support and guidance for individuals seeking a life free from alcohol and drug addiction. We get a lot of questions in regards to our intensive outpatient programs, so let's discuss Intensive...
Robert DeNiro’s Grandson Overdose and the Alarming Prevalence of Fentanyl Use and Overdoses in the United States: A Call for Vigilance and Action
The devastating impact of substance abuse and overdoses knows no boundaries, affecting individuals from all walks of life, including public figures and their families. Most recently, the tragic news of Robert DeNiro's grandson's overdose highlights the severity of the...
Tatum O’Neal’s Struggles and the Prevalence of Drug Use and Overdoses in the United States: A Call for Awareness and Support
The journey of recovery from addiction can be arduous, and the struggles of public figures often shed light on the broader issues surrounding substance abuse. Tatum O'Neal, a renowned actress, has faced her own battles with addiction, including a reported overdose and...
Embracing Sober Self-Love with Self-Care: Celebrating National Self-Care Awareness Month
September is recognized as National Self-Care Awareness Month, providing a wonderful opportunity to focus on nourishing our well-being and prioritizing self-love and integrating some self-care practices into our lives. In this blog post, we will explore the importance...
Navigating Back to School: Raising Awareness of Binge Drinking, Drug Use, and Overdose Risk Among College Students
Back to school is a stressful time for parents and college students alike. We all know the challenges college students face when returning to school, particularly concerning binge drinking, drug use, partying, and the associated risks. The transition to college can...
Opioid Misuse Prevention Month: Understanding the History, Opioid Use, and the Current Epidemic Status
July is recognized as Opioid Misuse Prevention Month, providing an opportunity to raise awareness about the history, impact, and prevention of opioid misuse. As a recovery center, it is crucial that we help shed light on this pressing issue that has affected countless...
Social Drinker or Addicted to Alcohol? Here’s How to Tell
People often have a hard time determining if their drinking habits, or the drinking habits of their loved one or spouse, are "normal". What exactly is a social drinker versus an alcoholic? How do you know when it's time to get help? This article will help you...
Ego in Addiction Recovery
Recovering from drug addiction is not easy. People who don’t go through it themselves often wonder why addicts find it so difficult to control their urge and impulse to use drugs. For an outsider, walking away from an addiction and choosing to follow a more straight...
Understanding Adderall: The Therapeutic Use and Potential for Addiction
Adderall, a prescription stimulant used widely in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), has become a subject of discussion in the realm of substance misuse and addiction. As an addiction specialist, I want to delve into the complexities...
An Insight into the Six Countries with the Worst Drug Addiction Problems
Drug addiction is a global problem, transcending borders, cultures, and social strata. It ravages communities, shatters families, and imposes substantial health and economic costs. While no country is untouched by this issue, some are disproportionately affected. This...
The Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Ecstasy on the Brain
Ecstasy, scientifically known as MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), is a synthetic, psychoactive drug popular in party scenes for its perceived ability to enhance empathy, euphoria, and sensory perception. However, behind the allure of the so-called "love...
Embracing Wholeness: Understanding the Eight Dimensions of Wellness in Addiction Recovery
A holistic approach to wellness and recovery from substance abuse is gaining momentum in the field of addiction treatment. This approach, rooted in the recognition of the individual as a multi-faceted entity, focuses on the 'Eight Dimensions of Wellness'. This...
The Invisible Connection: Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Cardiac Arrest
Drug and alcohol addiction don't just shatter lives socially and mentally, they also have profound impacts on physical health, particularly heart health. One of the most severe cardiac complications associated with substance abuse is cardiac arrest, a medical...
A Retrospective Look: Old School Anti-Drug Ad Campaigns and Their Impact
Public health campaigns have long been a tool for combating societal issues, including drug use and addiction. Throughout the decades, various anti-drug ad campaigns have aimed to educate, prevent, and reduce drug use. Let's take a journey back in time and reflect on...
Why Aftercare Matters: Help, Support, Advice, Guidance
If you are considering admittance into a drug or alcohol rehab program for 30, 60, 90 days or more (or know someone who could benefit from doing so) much of your focus is probably on uncovering exactly what a treatment facility offers. Searching for program choices,...
Celebrities Who Have Struggled With Addiction
Addiction, no matter what the addiction is to, is a powerful thing. It can take hold of your life and consume it in an instant. No one wakes up and says “today I will be an addict.” That’s because addictions make everything else in life seem trivial. Many things take...
Why This Wasp Hotshot Injection Stings to Death: Dangers of Wasp Hotshot
You may have been hearing some rumblings about a new drug trend that is making waves across the country. If not yet, you will. Some news agencies are reporting a wasp hotshot as a new to the illegal drug market but it’s been in existence for years, and its origin has...
The Risks of Summer Binge Drinking: Protecting Your Health and Well-being
Let's address the uncomfortable topic of binge drinking - especially during the summer months when alcohol consumption tends to increase. Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, beach trips, vacations, and other summer activities often involve gatherings where alcohol flows...
What is Considered Binge Drinking? Alcohol’s Effects on Health
Binge drinking is a concerning pattern of alcohol consumption that poses significant risks to both physical and mental health. As a sobriety counselor, it is crucial to shed light on what constitutes binge drinking and the detrimental effects it can have on...
What Is the Biggest Drinking Day in the US? Spoiler: Blackout Wednesday – Drinksgiving
The biggest drinking day in the United States varies depending on the context and specific factors considered. However, there are a few days that are commonly associated with high alcohol consumption across the country. Here are three notable examples, including one...
What is Holiday Heart Syndrome? Dangers of Holiday Heart Syndrome
Holiday Heart Syndrome is a term that was coined in the late 1970s to describe a condition characterized by abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) that occur in individuals who consume excessive amounts of alcohol, particularly during holiday periods. It was initially...
Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment For Aviation Professionals
Substance abuse treatment for aviation professionals, including pilots, flight attendants, air traffic controllers, and maintenance personnel, must be thorough, reliable, and flexible enough to cater to their unique work schedules and professional responsibilities. A...
Addiction Treatment Programs For Airline Pilots
Airline pilots, like anyone else, can experience issues with substance addiction. Their job, however, carries with it unique responsibilities and pressures, so it is vital that they receive appropriate support to overcome such challenges. Here are some types of...
Signs a Loved One is Super Speedballing
The super speedball is fairly recent concoction that is highly addictive and very deadly. Known on the streets as speedball, powerball, or over and under, the original speed ball contained heroin, a depressant, and cocaine, a stimulant. Now the synthetic opioid,...
Rise of the Super Speedball: Deadly Cocktail of Fentanyl and Heroin with Cocaine
There has been a surge in the use of a deadly drug cocktail known as the "super speedball." This is a polydrug mixture that contains a stimulant and a depressant, usually an opioid, is commonly known on the streets as a speedball, powerball, or over and under....
Speedballing: The Dangers of Combining Stimulants and Depressants
"Speedballing," or the combination of stimulants and depressants, can result in serious health consequences. When stimulants like cocaine and depressants like heroin or fentanyl are combined, they can significantly affect the body's physical systems. They can also...
Designated Drivers Help Some but Enable Addiction in Others
The following is a hypothetical situation that probably happens often in a corporate setting, in a sales or marketing division after they’ve hit their revenue numbers. Management is thrilled. Workabees are ecstatic. Time to celebrate and tie one on. Then there’s that...
The Dangers of Fentanyl: National Fentanyl Awareness Day – May 9, 2023
National Fentanyl Awareness Day was established on August 31, 2018 to raise awareness about fentanyl dangers and the harm it causes around the globe. Compared to morphine, fentanyl has a potency 50-100 times as strong. Like the majority of opioids used in the United...
National Prevention Week – May 7–13, 2023
It’s almost time to celebrate all the prevention initiatives that take place all year long, each and every day, and the possibilities they open up with National Prevention Week! Created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to help...
Exercise May Boost Recovery for Those Struggling with Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Globally, millions of people suffer from depression, a complex and debilitating mental health condition. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Depression results from a complex interaction of social, psychological, and biological factors. Those struggling...
The Origins of Speedballing – Mixing Heroin & Cocaine
Before we dig into the origins of speedballing, let's start by digging into what speedballing is - Speedballing is a dangerous practice that involves the simultaneous use of a stimulant, such as cocaine or methamphetamine, and a depressant, such as heroin or...
Mental Health Awareness Month – May, 2023
It's May, which means it's Mental Health Awareness Month! Established in the United States in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month is observed annually to unite people in promoting mental health awareness and education. It also gives our communities an opportunity to...
The Value of Support Groups for Women Recovering from Addiction
Recovering from addiction can be a challenging and complex process, and many individuals find that they need support and guidance to maintain sobriety. Support groups can be an invaluable resource for women who are recovering from addiction, providing a safe and...
The Dangers of Drug and Alcohol Addiction During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of excitement and anticipation, but it can also be a time of great vulnerability. Women who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction during pregnancy face a number of risks and challenges, both for themselves and for their unborn child. In this...
Keeping Your Addiction A Secret: How Do I Come Clean to Friends and Loved Ones?
Recovering from an addiction is not easy but the good news is that you don’t have to go down this path alone! Just understand that everyone messes up every once in a while but that does not keep us from loving our family and close friends. Similarly, your family and...
The Hazards of Fentanyl Mixing
With every passing day, the trend of abusing opioids and alcohol is swiftly growing, raising the concerns of health regulating and narcotic controlling authorities. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism report over 16 million Americans suffering from...
How to Combat Your Fear of Detox
Addiction is unpredictable. Two people could use the same amount of the exact same substance and experience extremely different results. A person will never know the degree of their addiction until they are in the thick of it. Most times, once this realization has...
Celebrities & Addiction – Selma Blair on Alcohol Addiction and Multiple Sclerosis
Selma Blair started acting in the 1990s and has remained in the spotlight as a talented actress for over two decades. As glamorous as the entertainment industry may seem, Blair has shared many personal challenges while being in the public eye throughout the years....
How To Support A Loved One Struggling with Addiction That Isn’t Ready For Recovery
Helping a loved one struggling with addiction can be a challenging and emotional experience, but it's important to remember that there is hope for recovery. Remember to prioritize your own mental and physical health as well, by seeking support from friends, family, or...
Teen Girls Battling Addiction – Social Media, Eating Disorders, Drugs and Alcohol Addiction
Growing up can be a challenging time for girls, as they navigate hormonal changes, social pressures, academic stress, and first relationships. As we approach Women's Health Care month in May, it is an important time to look at how young teen girls are coping with...
Drunk Driving on Memorial Day – America’s Growing Drunk Driving Problem
Americans celebrate Memorial Day weekend by gathering with friends and family to honor those who served in the military. However, drunk driving has become a major issue in the United States, especially around major holidays like Memorial Day. The National Highway...
What’s Causing The Adderall Shortage and Is There an End In Sight?
The Adderall shortage sparked concern in October of 2022 as the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed the issue. Now, nearly six months later, the shortage continues and the concern has grown understandably heightened. People are wondering when...
Suffering in Silence – Men and Eating Disorders
Many men have suffered eating disorders in silence over the years but make no mistake they need help. In spite of the fact that eating disorders affect both men and women, men are often overlooked when it comes to diagnosis and treatment. This issue seems to be on the...
Pros and Cons of weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic
Wegovy and Ozempic are medications used to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes, respectively. They are both in the class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which work by stimulating the release of insulin and reducing appetite. Neither Wegovy nor Ozempic are...
The Role of Substance Abuse in Suicide
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and it does not come as a surprise that drug and alcohol abuse is one of the major factors contributing to it. Although a number of factors contribute to the path leading towards a suicide, it has been...
10 Things To Remember When You’ve Hit Rock Bottom from Addiction
Hitting rock bottom from addiction is different for everyone and is a difficult, often painful experience. It's a place where an individual feels trapped and unable to escape the cycle of addiction. However, it's also a critical turning point that can lead to the road...
What is the connection between childhood trauma and addiction?
Childhood trauma is a significant risk factor for developing addiction later in life. Trauma can have a lasting impact on a person's mental and emotional health, leading to a range of issues, including addiction. In this blog post, we will explore the connection...
Alcoholism and Children – What are the effects on kids with an alcoholic parent?
Growing up with an alcoholic parent can have a significant impact on a child's life. Children of alcoholics often struggle with emotional, social, and behavioral issues that can affect their development and wellbeing. In this blog post, we will explore the effects of...
Impact of a Mother’s Addiction on her Children
Motherhood has its challenges, but it can be especially challenging when a mom is battling addiction. Mothers often struggle with addiction, a condition that causes them to compulsively seek out and consume drugs and alcohol despite the adverse effects it has on both...
Tianeptine Addiction: The Dangers of Gas Station Heroin
A drug called tianeptine has gained popularity in some parts of the United States recently being called, "gas station heroin." Tianeptine is an antidepressant medication used in some parts of Europe and Latin America where it is regulated. However, it is not approved...
Loss of Worthiness Amid Addiction and How to Restore Worthiness After Addiction
Addiction robs one's joy, family, friends, and sometimes even life. In many cases, what began as perhaps recreational substance use leads to a dangerous cycle of addiction. This journey is one of constant regression, and many cannot break free from its shackles. What...
Celebrity Addiction – Hayden Panettiere Talks Alcohol Addiction and Postpartum Struggles
In 2020, Panettiere got a life changing wake up call as doctors indicated she was experiencing liver failure. She recalled, "My eyes were yellow," and she would "wake up shaking, needing an entire bottle of alcohol to get through the day.” This incident helped her...
May Is Women’s Health Care Month – Importance of Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health
May is Women’s Health Care Month, and it’s a great time to remind women about the Importance of Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health. The United States Congress established Women's Health Care Month in 1989 and it has since become a global event that's celebrated...
Bring On Sober Summer 2023 – Summer Parties, BBQs and Staying Sober
As the temperatures rise, another beautiful Arizona summer awaits us, filled with sunshine, fun, and plenty of gathering opportunities. However, staying sober can be especially challenging during the summer. Day drinking the long days away or using drugs is harder to...
Drug Overdose Deaths Have Quadrupled Among American Seniors
America's senior population is increasingly suffering from fatal drug overdoses, according to a new study. The results showed that drug overdose deaths among older adults have quadrupled in the past two decades! This shines new light on senior drug use and may be able...
6 Negative Impacts of Alcohol on Your Health and Wellness
Excessive alcohol consumption refers to drinking alcohol in amounts that are harmful to physical and mental health. The specific amount of alcohol that constitutes "excessive" can vary depending on factors like age, sex, and overall health. However, the Centers for...
Arizonans react to FDA approving over-the-counter-sale of Narcan: SRC In The News
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- The FDA has approved over-the-counter sales of naloxone, more commonly referred to as Narcan. Pharmacies were already able to sell Narcan without a prescription, but many hope the FDA’s action on Wednesday will further increase accessibility to...
Alcohol Awareness for Healing and Hope: Together AZ Feature By Lee Yaiva, CEO, Scottsdale Recovery Center
The seeds planted by the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence on Alcohol Awareness Month in 1987 continue to bear fruit. We are cultivating and inspiring change through dialog and challenging the industry standard to elevate and evolve. Public awareness,...
Alcohol Addiction Stats and Information: Alcohol Awareness Month 2023
April is recognized as Alcohol Awareness Month in the United States. It is a public health awareness campaign sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) to increase awareness and understanding of alcoholism, its causes, effective...
Alcoholism: 6 Things You Should Know About Binge Drinking in College
Do you, or any of your loved ones suffer from the debilitating effects of alcoholism? It’s likely that this addiction to alcohol started during the formative college years. Drinking during college is a popular pastime, but sometimes the “fun” we think we’re having...
Alcohol Blackouts: The Long-Term Impacts
Alcohol blackouts are a common and serious risk associated with excessive drinking, particularly binge drinking. Blackouts occur when an individual drinks alcohol to the point where they experience memory loss or an inability to recall events that occurred while they...
FDA Approves Over-the-counter Narcan to Reduce Drug Overdose Death – SRC in the News, 3TV 3.30.23
FDA Approves Over-the-counter Narcan to Reduce Drug Overdose Death - SRC in the News, 3TV 3.30.23 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the overdose reversal drug Narcan for over-the-counter use on Wednesday-- a milestone decision that advocates said will...
This Drug Helps Treat Opioid Addiction. Why Is it So Hard to Get? SRC in the Media
Buprenorphine helps diminish withdrawal symptoms and cravings of individuals with opioid use disorder. But its controversial background makes it difficult to access. by Anissa Durham, WORDINBLACK.COM, March 29, 2023 (WIB) – Living with opioid use disorder can be...
Sober-Friendly Family Fun Easter Activities In Arizona
Spring is here which means it's time for beautiful Arizona blooms, warm weather, and a visit from the Easter bunny! There are so many sober-friendly events and activities Arizona has to offer during the Easter season! If you are looking to stay sober but have some...
Easter Blues: The Struggles of the Spring Holidays and Addiction
Spring holidays are in full swing and with April approaching, Easter is just a hop-skip away! For many, the holidays are filled with great memories, family, and friends with trips to see the Easter bunny with the kids and fun family events! For those that have had...
The High Stakes of Gambling Addiction: Gambling Awareness Month 2023
In the United States, Gambling Awareness Month is held every March, and is recognized by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to address the addiction of compulsive gambling. People who are affected by gambling disorder, keep the cards on the table despite...
Amanda Bynes: Mental Health Struggles, Bi Polar Disoder, and Substance Abuse
Mental health matters and drug use continue to be a hot topic in headlines, even pulling in celebrities. Amanda Bynes recently was taken in for a 5150 hold after she was found walking on the streets of Los Angeles naked. An eyewitness said Bynes waved down a car at...
Does My Insurance Pay for Drug and Alcohol Detox? Insurance Coverage for Detox
When it comes to addiction, treatment options vary depending on an individuals specific needs however, detox services are typically part of a treatment plan. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the United States requires that health plans cover both substance abuse...
Health Insurance for Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment
One of the many challenges of substance abuse is the financial component associated with drug and alcohol addiction treatment and medical detox. For many suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, the idea of where to start to pay for recovery services can be...
Do weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic cause hair loss?
Do weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic cause hair loss? People who take weight-loss drug Semaglutide, better known as Wegovy and Ozempic, are losing more than they bargained for. Imagine taking pills to lose weight but losing your hair! This is a concern some...
Is My Loved One Addicted to Ritalin? Ritalin Information and Signs of Ritalin Addiction
What is Ritalin? Ritalin is a stimulant medication that affects the central nervous system in a way that helps people with ADHD. Ritalin comes as small pills with the imprint of its pharmaceutical co, Ciba engrained on the front. The dosage is color coded as follows:...
MAT Services and the Struggle to Treat People with Fentanyl Addiction
Fentanyl addiction has caused major chaos around the United States and in the midst of an opioid crisis - causing people to seek help from a number of treatment options. The issue at hand is opioid use disorder, which is a medical condition that happens when the use...
The Danger of Adding Adderall and Ritalin to the American Dream
It was all a dream … the American dream for many is crashing down in wake of the economic recession. Many are struggling to make ends meet and find themselves unemployed, dealing with inflation, and trying to get by in the midst of the pandemic still looming. Our...
Sex Addiction: The Struggle is Real
Sex addiction, also known as compulsive sexual behavior or hypersexual disorder, is an obsessive relationship to sexual thoughts, urges, or behaviors that an individual is unable to control, and that negatively affect their health, job, relationships, and other parts...
Recession and Addiction: The Impact of Economic Recession on Addiction-prone Behaviors
Economic recession and unemployment have cut deep into the American economy as well as the global economy. Even worse, there is a correlation between drug addiction, unemployment, and recession. So when people are out of a job or struggling to put food on a table in a...
Signs of Addiction in Teens: What to Look For, What to Do
When you suspect that your child has an addiction problem, it’s sometimes difficult to come to grips with the concept that it is happening to your child. You may even question whether they have a problem at all, or if they’re simply “being a teenager”. Below are a few...
You’ve Heard of Fentanyl and Oxytocin—Now, Here’s What Parents Need To Know About Xylazine: SRC in the News
The U.S. has grappled with a second wave of the opioid epidemic since 2010. And unfortunately, it hasn't gotten much better in the last decade-plus. More than 70,000 people died from a synthetic opioid overdose, primarily fentanyl, in 2021, according to CDC data....
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: April 22, 2023
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 22, 2023! This day was established to provide access to people looking to dispose of prescription drugs in a safe and simple manner. Part of the day is used to provide education to communities about prescription drug...
Zombie Drug Tranq: New Drug Wreaking Havoc Across the U.S. – Special Report on Xylazine
A new "zombie drug" is wreaking havoc across the U.S. The drug, growing in popularity as “tranq” is formerly known as Xylazine. Primarily, it is used as a veterinary sedative and analgesic, to calm and immobilize animals for procedures such as surgery, diagnostic...
Smartphone Addiction: Signs of Smartphone Addiction and Long-term Effects
Smartphone addiction has become a very real life issue these days. If you think about it, most of us carry our cell phones on or near us 24-7. Although there are benefits to having a phone accessible at all times, it is the excessive and compulsive use of smartphones...
Frontlines of the Battle Opioid Use Disorder and Opioid Addiction – Telehealth and Access to Care
Telehealth became a major part of life when the Covid-19 pandemic hit and it is here to stay. The Biden administration put into motion the American Rescue Plan in 2021 to help expand telehealth services and help patient’s gain more access to convenient medical care....
Factors of Addiction: Genetics, Environment, Mental Health, and Co-Occurring Disorders
Addiction is a complex issue and each person has their own personal path to recovery. There are several factors that can contribute to the start of addiction in the first place like genetics, environment, and mental health. Children in homes where addiction is...
Cara Delevingne on Addiction, Sobriety, and Mental Health Awareness
Cara Delevingne is a famous British actress and model that has recently made headlines for speaking out about some very concerning footage of her that was caught on tape in 2022. The footage caught at an airport is a long runway away from Delevingne’s stunning Dior...
Alcoholism and Liver Damage – What are the First Signs of Liver Damage from Alcohol Use?
Alcoholism and Liver Damage - What are the First Signs of Liver Damage from Alcohol Use? Alcohol abuse can have serious and long-term effects on the liver. One of the most significant risks associated with heavy drinking is the development of liver disease, which can...
Oxycodone, Lies, and Murder – Alex Murdaugh & Opioid Addiction
The disgraced Alex Murdaugh faced a jury on March 2nd, 2023 that found him guilty of all counts including the murder of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and his son, Paul Murdaugh. Murdaugh made national headlines as the murder case was highly publicized, airing out the...
Is My Teenager Using Drugs? Teen Drug Abuse – Signs, Causes, and Statistics
Teens are all too often subjected to drugs, alcohol, and smoking on the streets, in their homes, and even at school. Efforts to prevent substance abuse among teens have taken priority over the years as we’ve entered a global crisis with challenges in mental health and...
Impacts of Addiction on Social Life and Relationships – Social Effects of Drug Use
Substance abuse can significantly affect an individual's social life. From family and friends to romantic ties, drug use can ultimately end relationships that were once valued. Beyond one’s immediate circle, their community can be affected by drug use and drug...
What You Need to Know About Adderall Addiction – Signs of Use, Symptoms & Risks of Adderall Addiction
Adderall, the prescription medication which treats narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become popular for its effects as a stimulant. People across our nation have developed a dependency on Adderall and it is popping up even in the world...
What is Toad Licking? Details & Dangers of Licking Hallucinogenic Toads
Have you heard of Toad licking? If you have not, you are not alone. Toad licking is the unusual and deliberate practice of licking secretions of certain species of toads to get high. Toads such as the Sonoran Desert toad and Colorado river toad are commonly used toads...
Tranq: Fentanyl & Xylazine – Deadly Combo Hits Arizona Streets
Cities across the Nation are looking fresh out of a horror scene as fentanyl is combined with xylazine creating a deadly, skin rotting combo known on the streets as "tranq", "tranq dope", or the "zombie drug." Major U.S. cities have seen a spike in the use of tranq...
The Role of Ego in Addiction & How Ego Drives Addiction
Ego. We hear the world thrown around all the time but what is it really? Ego is a psychology term that is used to reference identity or the conscious sense of oneself. It helps us differentiate ourselves as unique beings and individuals with our own lives made up of...
The Power of Peer Pressure – Dangers of Peer Pressure in Addiction and Relapse
Peer pressure is often a common event in young people's lives that can lead to behaviors and actions that are unfavorable. Peer pressure eventually can ripple into adulthood as the social influences of groups continue to offer pathways, good or bad. There are...
Brain in Chaos: From Short Term to Life Long Effects of Opioids on the Brain
The brain on drugs … from short term effects to effects that last life long, the brain on drugs is a brain in chaos. Effects can differ depending on the specific drug taken, an individual’s psychology and biology, and the amount of the drug taken. A combination of...
Doctors vs Tranq: The Frontlines of the Emerging “Zombie Drug” Epidemic
Medical teams around the nation are finding themselves facing a new type of drug crisis like never before due to the “zombie drug.” Xylazine and fentanyl are being mixed on the streets to create what is commonly referred to as “tranq.” Those using tranq are turning up...
Throwing a St Patrick’s Day Party, Sober Style? Sober St Patrick’s Day Party Drink Ideas
St. Patrick’s Day is coming and if you are looking for a way to throw a sober green themed party, we have some tips for you! Let’s face it, most holidays involve parties where alcohol is served. If you are choosing sobriety, planning your own holiday parties gives you...
Drivers Beware: St. Patrick’s Day Drunk Driving Dangers
St. Patrick's Day is March 17th! This annual religious and cultural holiday is celebrated to honor St. Patrick, a patron saint of Ireland. The day is full of celtic folk music, corn beef and hash, and plenty of green alcoholic beverages. In fact, the holiday has been...
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) – Fighting Drug and Alcohol Use Among Young People
The National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is coming up on March 20th-26th, 2023. The purpose of the NDAFW is to raise awareness about drug and alcohol use among young people and promote prevention strategies. Communities will do their prevention efforts through the...
Top 10 Must-see Movies on Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Next time you plan to netflix and chill, here are ten must-see movies that provide powerful and insightful depictions of drug and alcohol addiction (in no particular order): "Trainspotting" (1996) This film, directed by Danny Boyle, portrays the lives of a group of...
Top 10 Ted Talks About Drug and Alcohol Addiction
TED Talks are a series of online videos featuring short, powerful presentations by experts in various fields. The acronym "TED" stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, but TED Talks cover a broad range of topics, including science, business, global issues,...
Health Benefits of Infrared Sauna for Detox and Recovery
Infrared saunas are a type of sauna that use infrared heating elements to generate heat and induce sweating. This type of sauna is often promoted for its potential health benefits, including detoxification and recovery from various health conditions.While infrared...
Is DMT Addictive?
Psychedelics and "plant based medicine" is all the rage, but is it a good idea? Let's explore some of the basics around DMT, dangers of DMT use, and some other things to keep in mind when considering DMT use. What is DMT? DMT (dimethyltryptamine) is a powerful...
Dangers of DMT Use – Must Know Information about DMT
Before we dig into the dangers of DMT, let's start with the basics - what is DMT? DMT (dimethyltryptamine) is a powerful hallucinogenic substance that occurs naturally in some plants and animals. It is a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States, meaning it...
Top 10 (Sober Friendly) Romantic Valentine’s Day Activities In Sedona
Let's take a look at the Top 10 (Sober Friendly) Romantic Valentine's Day Activities In Sedona. Time to take on the breathtaking Sedona, Arizona for your Valentine’s Day! We have our top ten picks of romantic Valentine’s Day activities for this truly romantic...
Is My Elderly Loved One Battling Addiction? The Rise in Senior Overdoses
The overdose crisis has no limitations and even senior citizen drug overdoses are on the rise. Addiction can affect anyone at any age and for seniors, there are a variety of circumstances causing more and more deaths. Prescription drug abuse, deadly drug combinations,...
Impacts Of The Opioid Crisis on First Responders and Workers On The Front Lines
The opioid crisis has had a major effect on communities and individuals across the country and around the world, but let's examine the impacts of the opioid crisis on first responders and workers on the front lines. This public health crisis is characterized by the...
NDAFW: National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week – State of the State of Arizona 2023
The fentanyl epidemic continues to be a major public health concern in Arizona. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is much more potent than other opioids like morphine and heroin, and it is increasingly being mixed with other drugs, including cocaine,...
Top 8 Things to Do to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day Sober in Phoenix and Scottsdale
St. Patrick’s Day calls for celebration and commonly includes green flowing alcohol. So how does one navigate the day sober? We have 10 fresh and fun ideas that will keep you feeling as lucky as the Irish! First stop, The Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade! It is a...
8 of the Top Podcasts About Drug and Alcohol Addiction in 2023
Listening to podcasts can be a valuable and enjoyable way to expand your knowledge, improve your mental health, and connect with others who share your interests. With that in mind, we thought we'd put together this list 8 of the Top Podcasts About Drug and Alcohol...
Am I Addicted? What You Need to Know About Psilocybin Addiction and Magic Mushrooms
Psilocybin mushrooms, also known as magic mushrooms, have been used for thousands of years in various cultures for spiritual, medicinal, and recreational purposes. In recent years, psilocybin has gained renewed attention as a promising treatment for various mental...
Is Ketamine Addictive? Pros and Cons of Ketamine Treatment
The short answer - Yes, ketamine can be addictive. Ketamine is a powerful dissociative drug that can produce feelings of euphoria and altered perception. It's important to note that while ketamine is used medically as an anesthetic and in low doses for the treatment...
What is Ibogaine?
Ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychoactive substance found in plants belonging to the Apocynaceae family. This plants may include Taberanthe Iboga, Vocanga Africana and Tabernaemontana Undulate. However, the highest concentration of Ibogaine is usually found in...
Is My Child Using Vodka-Soaked Tampons or Alcohol Soaked Tampons (Slimming)?
A technique primarily used young people, this dangerous form of alcohol consumption involves soaking a tampon in ethanol or vodka and then inserting it into the vagina or rectum. This is known as “slimming.” The use of alcohol-soaked tampons can have serious and...
Tall, Dark, Handsome… and Sober. Where is My Sober Soul Mate?
Relationships. Some are great, some are horrible, and some are just there for a time and a season but when picking that life-partner, soulmate type of vibe … we are here to tell you it is such an important decision. The partner you choose won’t just impact you, it...
8 Ideas for Self-Love / Self-Care on Valentines Day – 2023 Sober Edition
First, let's talk about self-love vs self-care. Self-love is an attitude or mindset, while self-care is the actions or practices that individuals engage in to support that attitude or mindset. Both are important for maintaining a healthy and balanced life. Self-love...
How do you stay sober on Super Bowl Sunday? Super Bowl Sunday Sober Tips & Ideas
Super Bowl Sunday is going to kick up some fun and for some, fumbles around their sobriety! You do not have to drink just because it is the Super Bowl but that is easier said then done for some! For those of you who know that but have found yourself breaking your...
How to Successfully Date a Recovering Alcoholic
Dating someone new should be fun and exciting, but when the person is an Alcoholic, it can make dating a bit more difficult. You want to be sure that you aid the person in their effort to get and stay clean without making them think that you are judging them or are...
What is Jenkem? What You Need to Know About This Disturbing Trend
Warning: this subject matter may be disturbing to readers. First off, let's address the question: What is Jenkem? Jenkem is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening hallucinogenic drug made from fermented human waste. It is not a legitimate substance and its use...
Your Love Language: Butterflies, Anxiety, and Depression – A Valentine’s Day Reflection
Valentine’s Day sprinkles in all kinds of feels from all those butterflies to even the depths of depression. Love is complex as it is, is said to feel different to different people … some believe each of us have a language of love. In fact, there is even a book on how...
Dangerous Trend of Alcohol Injection – Does Your Loved One Inject Alcohol?
Alcohol injection, also known as intravenous (IV) alcohol, is a method of consuming alcohol by injecting it directly into the bloodstream. This method of alcohol consumption is extremely dangerous and can lead to severe health problems, including addiction, overdose,...
Self-Love is Selfless – Reframing Self-Love
Is self-love selfish or selfless? This is a question that many will interpret the answer to differently based on their upbringing and experiences in life, but for those of you who lean towards self-love being selfish, we beg to differ. Especially when it comes to...
Dry January – Kickstart Your Journey to Sobriety
Never heard of Dry January? Well, Dry January is an annual campaign that encourages people to give up alcohol for the month of January. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness about the negative effects of alcohol, promoting healthier habits, and encouraging people...
“New Year, New Me” – How to Keep Mental Health New Year’s Resolutions
The New Year is in full swing and 2023 is feeling like a lot of resolutions for many! From fitness to financial goals, New Years is a time people use to reinvent their lives and reset their habits. For many it is a time to get healthy, get sober, and redeem success! A...
8 Disturbing Facts and Statistics About Fentanyl in Arizona
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is used as a pain medication and anesthetic. It is considered to be 50-100 times more potent than morphine and 30-50 times more potent than heroin. Because of its potency, it is typically used to treat patients with severe pain,...
What is Tianeptine?
Tianeptine, also known as Stablon, Coaxil, and Tatinol, is a medication that is primarily used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD). It is a tricyclic antidepressant, which means that it works by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain,...
Your Guide to Treating Depression Naturally: Vitamins and Supplements
Your Guide to Treating Depression Naturally: Vitamins and Supplements Mental health issues are a major public health concern in the United States. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 44.7 million adults in the U.S. experienced mental...
What is ‘Gas Station Heroin’? Information About Dietary Supplement Sold as Tianna Red or ZaZa Red
What is 'Gas Station Heroin"? An over-the-counter drug, sold at gas stations across the country called Tianeptine, which has been dubbed “gas station heroin.” Those who are aware of how dangerous the drug is are asking for its universal ban by the Food and Drug...
The Fentanyl Epidemic Rages on in Arizona
Fentanyl is still wreaking havoc among communities around the United States. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), synthetic opioid-involved death rates had a 56% increase from 2019-2020 (excluding...
Sober New Years Guide 2023
We are about to put a wrap on 2022 and welcome a New Year! If only challenges could stay behind us as we step into 2023 … With so many people making new year's resolutions to get sober or stay sober, New Year's champagne flowing and parties popping off can present a...
Fox10: Mesa Fentanyl Bust – SRC® in the Media
FOX 10 covered some of Mesa, Arizona’s biggest drug busts that happened in one day recently! Fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, you name it, a stash house had it all in large quantities. Officers found over 700,000 Fentanyl pills in one of the houses. The drugs are highly...
Herbs for Treatment of Depression
Herbs for Depression and Techniques That Help Depression Feeling tired, like you don’t want to get out of bed in the morning almost like you are shutting down in a sense? … You are not alone. Depression among other mood disorders are affecting millions of people...
Why First Responders Are Last to Fight Addiction
For most of us, safety and security are often assumed and seldom given a second thought – except when they are at risk. It is our first responders that step up on our behalf and go into action, selflessly. They face life-threatening situations at a moment’s notice....
Naltrexone in Treatment for Opioid Addiction and Alcohol Addiction
Each year, nearly 200,000 people pass away globally due to drug overdoses. That’s 200,000 likely-preventable deaths that could have been avoided with proper treatment. It is important to note, though, with any statement like that, that there will always be those who...
NATIONAL SOBER MONTH 2022 – Celebrate Sober Style
National Sober Month calls for celebrations sober style! Battling addiction is no easy feat and staying sober presents more challenges. Gaining new friendships, communities, and healthy habits is key to your recovery! Ditch the drugs and alcohol and embrace sober...
Recovery-based yoga programs at Scottsdale Recovery Center: National Press
Scottsdale Recovery Center has incorporated yoga in our programs for years now. Not only can it bring balance to a troubled mind, but it helps increase self-awareness, enhance physical and mental stamina, purify and detoxify the body, improve strength, flexibility and...
Scottsdale Recovery Center Appoints Trio to New Leadership Team: AZ Digital Free Press
PHOENIX, AZ - Scottsdale Recovery Center, an inpatient and outpatient drug rehabilitation, addiction and medical detox facility, is naming new leadership roles to expand the organization’s therapeutic and development potential. Andrea Dermott will serve as Scottsdale...
Yahoo Finance: Scottsdale Recovery Center Opens New Sober Living Community: The Starfire Center of Sobriety
Scottsdale Recovery Center (SRC®) is excited to announce the recent opening of "The Starfire Center of Sobriety". The Starfire Center of Sobriety is a certified sober living community located near Hayden Road on Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale and just minutes away from...
Scottsdale Recovery Center Appoints New Clinical, Business Directors: Scottsdale Independent
SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- Scottsdale Recovery Center, an inpatient and outpatient drug rehabilitation, addiction and medical detox facility, has announced the appointment of new leadership roles to expand the organization’s therapeutic and development potential. Andrea...
Long-term Addiction Recovery with Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Long-term addiction recovery requires an ongoing support network and treatment. SRC has created several different programs to help those striving to not only get sober but stay sober! SRC’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) allows for flexible support, so people can...
Cheers to Another Sober Fourth!
The Fourth of July is a day of celebration with parties, gatherings, and lots and lots of drinking. For those that have been making strides in their sobriety, it can be a difficult holiday that challenges their willpower! Whether you are just starting your recovery...
When Does Binge Drinking Stop and Addiction Start?
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking as, “a pattern of drinking alcohol that brings blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 percent - or 0.08 grams of alcohol per deciliter - or higher. For a typical adult, this pattern...
Digital Addiction: Social Media to Online Gambling
It is seldom to find a restaurant, social event, workspace, you name it - not riddled with digital input. Think about the last time you went to dinner and all phones were off the table? … Probably a distant memory if any that all of us have. Digital dependency has...
What are the advantages of Evening Intensive Outpatient (E-IOP) for working professionals with addiction issues?
What are the advantages of Evening Intensive Outpatient (E-IOP) for working professionals with addiction issues? There are a lot of advantages to E-IOP when it comes to recovery support but first, let’s explain just what E-IOP is! For a client struggling to maintain...
Addiction Does Not Discriminate: Johnny Depp
As a notable Hollywood star, Johnny Depp seemed to have it all and was living the dream. Now at his defamation trial, Depp’s personal struggles are being brought to the surface in a very public way, including his drug use. On the stand, Depp talks about his early...
Alcohol Awareness Month 2022: Quick Facts
As Alcohol Awareness Month 2022 comes to an end, we thought we'd chat about some quick facts about the Unites States (of booze). Speaking of booze - it's no secret that drinking went up during the pandemic, but did you know? ... One billion (with a B) drinks per month...
Teen Drug Recovery Program in Schools: Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Teen drug use and substance abuse is all too common. For those that struggle with substance addiction and disorders, many of them start using in their teen years. Their young lives are riddled with chaos as addiction takes over. Loss of hope and future lurks in as...
National Alcohol Awareness Month 2022
As you probably know by now, April is National Alcohol Awareness Month! The month was established to bring awareness to alcohol addiction from it’s causes to treatments to help overcome it! It is a time of coming together to share about the road to recovery as well as...
St. Patty’s 2022 Shenanigans
St. Patrick’s Day is here and for many it marks a day of celebration with all sorts of green alcohol flowing. Like most holidays, this may be problematic for those of us trying to stay in the sober lane! Here are a few tips to help you get through the day (and night)...
Spring Sober!
Spring Sober! Time to spring-sober! … and just like that, the spring season is upon us! As the weather heats, so do the social events and outings but just what company is good company to keep? They say, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time...
The HBO hit Euphoria is being called out as glamorizing drug use to young audiences.
The HBO hit Euphoria is being called out as glamorizing drug use to young audiences. Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education aka D.A.R.E. issued a statement to NBC News in which their rep said, “Rather than further each parent’s desire to keep their children safe from...
VALENTINES DAY: Codependency & Addiction
Whether you are single or in a relationship this Valentine’s Day, being informed about codependent relationships is a must! Codependent relationships are dysfunctional. Typically one person acts as a caretaker, while the other person takes advantage. A partner can...
Time To Talk Day
It's Time To Talk Day and we are here for it! The day was founded to open up discussion around mental health and the importance of reaching out to others. We are all human and all go through things that can test our limits and need to know it’s okay to talk about...
Univision – Fentanyl Use in Kids – Scottsdale Recovery Center in the News
Univision - Fentanyl Use in Kids [3.3.22] - Scottsdale Recovery Center in the News If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, call us today 888-NO-DRUGS #TeamSRC #scottsdalerecoverycenter #addiction #rehab #fentanyl
Scottsdale Recovery Center opens new sober living facility: KTAR News
PHOENIX — Scottsdale Recovery Center announced Tuesday the opening of a sober living facility for residents in recovery. Trullies of Scottsdale, located on Hayden and Thomas roads, is a 12-unit recovery center certified with the Arizona Department of Health Services,...
Staying Sober During the Holidays: Tips for Those in Recovery
Holiday season is in full swing and for many, it’s the most exciting, joyous time of year. While the festivities and celebrations can be a lot of fun, for individuals recovering from substance abuse or in active addiction, this time of year can be stressful,...
Scottsdale Recovery Opens Detox: Feature in Together AZ Magazine
Scottsdale Recovery Opens Detox: Feature in Together AZ Magazine Detox: the vital first step in the journey toward lifelong recovery. Drug and alcohol withdrawal can be agonizing, even life threatening. It is highly recommended not to detox on your own. Medical detox...
Fox10 Evening News Arizona: CDC Overdose Report – Overdose Deaths Increased During Pandemic
Fox10 Evening News Arizona: CDC Overdose Report - Overdose Deaths Increased During Pandemic - SRC® in the Media #scottsdalerecovery #teamSRC
Fox10: CDC Overdose Report – Overdose Deaths Increased During Pandemic – SRC in the Media
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CARE [Celebrate The Art of Recovery Expo] 2021 at HUNKAPI FARMS in Scottsdale, Arizona.
CARE [Celebrate The Art of Recovery Expo] 2021 at HUNKAPI FARMS in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Scottsdale Recovery Center Team loves being a part of this event and celebrating life with the community and our partners. If you or a loved one need help with addiction to...
3TV Motivation Monday: Yoga for Recovering Addicts, Holistic Addiction Treatment – SRC in the News
3TV Motivation Monday: Yoga for Recovering Addicts - Scottsdale Recovery Center in the News - From reducing stress to increased flexibility, there are a lot of proven benefits to yoga. But what about helping those suffering from addiction maintain sobriety? The...
FOX10 News: Arizona County Attorney Allister Adel Addiction Treatment Breaking News – SRC in the Media
FOX10 News: County Attorney Allister Adel Addiction Treatment Breaking News - SRC in the Media - FOX10 News reached out to Scottsdale Recovery Center to be a part of their coverage of the breaking news related to Arizona County Attorney Allister Adel and addiction...
3TV News: Arizona County Attorney Allister Adel Addiction Treatment Breaking News – SRC in the Media
County Attorney Allister Adel Addiction Treatment Breaking News - SRC in the Media - 3TV Reached out to Scottsdale Recovery Center to be a part of their coverage of the breaking news related to Arizona County Attorney Allister Adel and addiction treatment. If you or a...
ABC15 Dangers of Withdrawal – SRC in the Media
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ABC15 Dangers of Driving High (Marijuana): Scottsdale Recovery Center in the Media
ABC15 Dangers of Driving High (Marijuana): Scottsdale Recovery Center in the Media
Women In Wellness: Chrissy Orellana Of Scottsdale Recovery Center On The Five Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Help Support People’s Journey Towards Better Wellbeing: SRC In The News
As a part of my series about the women in wellness, I had the pleasure of interviewing Chrissy Orellana. Christina is currently the Clinical Director for Scottsdale Recovery Center. Christina holds a master’s degree in Addiction Counseling and is a Licensed...
Managing mental health: Creating lasting habits: SRC In The News
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a variety of medical and behavioral health crises, including a tremendous increase in mental health concerns. The stress of the worldwide pandemic, including extended isolation due to quarantine orders caused increased anxiety and...
Marijuana and mental health: Examining a complicated relationship in Arizona: SRC In The News
Ablue haze swirled around Jaime Weidmann as the TV droned on. Another day, another high. But this day in 2016 would be different. Her boyfriend was fed up with her verbal abuse and refusal to get a job — Weidmann hadn’t worked in five years. Tired of enabling her...
Managing Anxiety and Stress During the COVID-19 Outbreak
A global pandemic is enough to stem strong emotions and bring in stress, anxiety, and a feeling of depression in anyone. The coronavirus pandemic has made it quite clear that focusing on mental health is as important as focusing on your physical health. And since...
Valley Expert Explains Possibilities For Jump In Women’s Overdose Deaths – SRC in the Media
Substance abuse disorder is a disease that has its reach globally and spreads irrespective of caste, color, and nationality. Although men have more risk of facing substance abuse disorder, women also face addiction disorder, the consequences of which are more than...
Suicides, Overdoses Are Up Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, According To Health Experts: SRC in the Media
The coronavirus pandemic shook the entire world and has resulted in many casualties around the world. However, apart from the number of infected people and the fatalities caused due to the virus, there is yet another disturbing trend originating from the ongoing...
The Benefits of Wilderness Therapy
Wilderness therapy, also sometimes referred to as outdoor behavioral healthcare, is a treatment for mental health disorders that occurs outdoors and out in nature. Against the backdrop of gorgeous trees, fields, beaches, etc, individuals learn coping skills and...
5 Tips for Dealing With Cravings
Cravings are a completely normal part of the addiction recovery process. However, the effects can be overwhelming at times, and you may find yourself coming up with all kinds of excuses as to why you should start using again. This is why it is important that you...
Benefits of Physical Activity During Addiction Recovery
There’s no denying the fact that there are a wide variety of benefits when it comes to living an active life and engaging in physical activity. For decades now, people have started to realize just how important it is to live a healthy, active life, with research and...
The Science Behind Addiction
Ever wonder how exactly people become addicted to harmful substances? It can be easy to judge from the outside. People who have never experienced substance abuse themselves tend to have misconceptions on what really goes on in an addicted person’s brain. Science, for...
A Quick Guide To Understanding An Addicts’ Mind
For people struggling with addiction, it’s hard to see what is wrong with their behavior until it’s too late. For people looking from the outside, it’s hard for them to understand why an addict does not see that what they’re doing is wrong. Unfortunately, this is...
The Relationship Between Trauma and Addiction
Past trauma is often a big ignitor for problems we face in adulthood. The scariest part is, we often don’t realize just how deeply unresolved issues from trauma affect us. Most people do not connect the experiences they’ve had in the past with things they are...
The Power of Music and Art Therapy
Music and art therapy are often used as part of a holistic treatment regimen for substance abuse disorders. Many find freedom and joy in the ability to express their thoughts and emotions throughout their recovery journey through these mediums. A person can convey...
Facts To Know About Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness Month is here, and we must all contribute to the efforts of the National Association of Mental Health in creating awareness about mental health problems. Every 1 in 5 Americans quietly fights the battle of mental illness every year. Half of the...
The Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness in Recovery
Mindfulness is an amazing practice that can bring awareness into our lives that leads to greater control over our emotions and how we react to the world around us. A huge part of addiction recovery is finding this self awareness and harnessing it to overcome cravings...
How To Start Your Journey Into Recovery
Making the decision to seek help for an addiction isn’t easy. It’s a huge first step in a journey that, unfortunately, some people take years to finish, if at all. Recovering from an addiction is extremely difficult, especially since many people develop addictions as...
Teen Drug Deals Through Apps The Rise Amid Pandemic: SRC Featured on Channel 3 News & Channel 5 News
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the world to a level where social distancing has become the need of the hour. Many countries that faced the wrath of this pandemic imposed total lockdown advising the residents to stay inside their homes. Although this approach...
Another Group That Covid-19 Has Impacted: People With Addiction Trying To Get Or Stay Sober – SRC Featured on AZCentral
A majority of people have found it difficult to live without social events and closed stores. However, there is one particular group of people who have been affected more by the coronavirus pandemic. These are the people struggling with addiction. With many social...
Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, The Opioid Epidemic Rages On: Here Are Resources To Get Help
The coronavirus pandemic started in November 2019 and still continues to affect the entire world. While many countries are observing a decrease in daily cases, the problem is not completely over yet. In Arizona, officials spread the message throughout the pandemic to...
Marijuana and mental health: Examining a complicated relationship: SRC In The News
A haze of blue smoke swirled around Jaime Weidmann as the TV droned on. Another day, another high. But this day in 2016 would be different. Her boyfriend was fed up with her verbal abuse and refusal to get a job — Weidmann hadn’t worked in five years. Tired of...
Marijuana and mental health: Examining a complicated relationship: SRC In The News
A blue haze swirled around Jaime Weidmann as the TV droned on. Another day, another high. But this day in 2016 would be different. Her boyfriend was fed up with her verbal abuse and refusal to get a job — Weidmann hadn’t worked in five years. Tired of enabling her...
Celebrities Who Fell Prey To Drugs in 2020
The lives of celebrities seems like a breezy walk in the park. You are popular, everybody likes you, you have an ample amount of money and a life most people yearn for. While all of it seems like one amazing combination, there always are a certain set of hurdles that...
Addiction, Rehab, and Treatment in a Post Prop 207 Arizona
If there's anything more in controversial in the news besides this year's US presidential elections, then it has to be Proposition 207. In Arizona, this has become a hot topic in this year's ballot. With so many people in support of the act, other people were also...
Impact of Oregon Measure 110 on Addiction and Recovery Treatment
Even as the nation experiences one of its biggest drug crises and the states struggle to reduce the treatment gap, Oregon has taken a landmark measure and become the first U.S. state to decriminalize hard drugs. About 58.5% of voters voted in favor of...
Zappos Founder Tony Hsieh: Importance of Treatment Before It’s Late
Tony Hsieh was a widely admired entrepreneur with a goal of “delivering happiness”. Tony was an early investor and CEO of Zappos.com. He was not the co-founder of the company, but an investor. Zappos began in 1999 as Shoesite.com. Tony invested in the company and...
Addiction Stats: Alcohol Addiction Rates Increase As the Economy Goes Down
The use of alcohol is expensive as it costs the United States $185 billion in annual expenses. Even then, historically, economic recessions have favored alcohol more than any other intoxicant. When the economy goes down, consumption of alcohol increases notably while...
6 Benefits of Outpatient Addiction Treatment
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How Recessions and Unemployment Affect Drug Addiction
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Harmful Effects of Nicotine/Tobacco Products
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How to Survive Election Stress & Anxiety
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What Do I Look for in a Drug Addiction Treatment Center?
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How To Find Private Addiction Treatment
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COVID-19 Impact on Addiction Epidemic
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Celebrating National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month 2020
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How Hobbies Can Help Fight Addiction
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Scottsdale Recovery Center Makes Newsweek’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers List
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Why Addiction to Porn is Dangerous
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Great Spots in Arizona for Outdoor Therapy
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Fighting Seasonal Depression
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Addiction Recovery
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Animal Assistance in Addiction Recovery
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Why Do Veterans Turn to Substance Abuse?
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What is the 12-Step Program?
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Countries With The Worst Addiction Problems
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History of the Opioid Epidemic
Addiction is known to affect a large population worldwide. Though there are various causes of addiction, abusing prescribed medications has become a global issue. Many patients who consume prescribed medications such as opioids continue to use them even after the...
What Research Tells Us About Addiction
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How to Support Someone In Rehab
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Kanye West and Mental Health
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Dealing with Denials in Medical Billing
The increasing number of medical coverage plans offered by health insurance companies has complicated the process of medical billing. The complexities of the process can give rise to medical billing errors that can lead to claim denials. Medical billing denials occur...
Factors That Can Increase Risk of Addiction
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Protecting Patient Information
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Addiction in Teens
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Benefits of Red Light Therapy
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Long Term Effects Of Taking High Dose Of Suboxone
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How To Stay Sober During The Pandemic
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Other Kinds of Addictions
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Music Therapy
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How COVID-19 May Strain Addiction Recovery
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6 Ways To Help Someone Fight Addiction
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Vaping: What We Know So Far?
Vaping has become extremely popular in the last few years. The vaping culture began with one simple promise that it is ‘safer than cigarettes’. Seeing those three words, many people got in line to get their hands on their ‘vape’ or e-cigarettes. But a few years down...
Shifting The Stigma Around Addiction (How We Can Fight It)
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How to Fix and Avoid – An Expert Guide to Going to Rehab
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Rules That You Must Follow While Living In A Sober House
A sober house might be the ultimate solution for those looking to seriously quit their drinking habits for good, after returning from drug rehab. While in rehab, patients have to adhere to strict laws to prevent themselves from falling prey to their addiction needs....
Everything To Know About Cocaine
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7 US Cities With The Worst Drug Problems
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Problems You Will Face in Early Recovery
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Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription drug abuse is a condition where addicts consume medications not intended for them. From taking a friend's prescription painkiller to injecting or snorting pills to get the rush, it is all a part of prescription drug abuse. Studies show that nearly 18...
Coping Mechanisms To Help You In Early Recovery
Millions of people around the globe are chained to addiction that has impacted their life in one way or the other. More worrisome is the fact that many of these addicts actually want to get rid of their addictive behavior and live a sober life. However, when you live...
What Is Holistic Addiction Recovery Treatment?
In the world of recovery, people going through the process often engage in some kind of addiction recovery treatment. First, former addicts go through the detox process, cleansing their body of the residual toxins and chemicals from substances. After that, a person...
Which US States Have The Worst Drug Addiction Problems?
Most of us are aware that addiction is a huge issue in our world. Across the United States, we are constantly hearing about overdose rates, drunk driving accidents, and local drug problems. However, do we ever stop to consider just how bad the problems are for...
What to Know About Kratom
You may have heard or encountered a drug called Kratom, but have no idea what it is or what it is made of. With the many drugs available all over the country and the world, it is easy to get confused about it. In this article, we will give you an insight on what this...
What To Know About DMT/Dimethyltryptamine
Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is a naturally occurring compound in many plants and animals. Most commonly found in Amazonian plant species, the drug is often called spirit molecule due to the intense psychedelic experience it provides. The compound can be extracted from...
Drug Use in the Americas
Drug abuse and addiction is a problem that many countries are trying to resolve. According to the World Health Organization, it is estimated that 255 million people used drugs like opioids, cocaine, cannabis, and amphetamines in 2015 alone. That means that the annual...
How To Tell If Someone Develops An Addiction
The first step to diagnosing addiction in someone is to understand and recognize the signs associated with it. For you to help your family members, friends, relatives, or someone who you think might be a victim of addiction, it is crucial to develop an understanding...
What Are Behavioral Addictions?
Having an addiction is not limited to drugs and alcohol alone. In fact, there are plenty of other addictions that are as destructive as that of substance addiction; these are commonly known as behavioral addictions. But what are behavioral addictions? How does one...
Is Video Game Addiction Real?
Who doesn’t love video games? You can be any character you want, play with other people all over the world, enjoy the upgrades and customize gears, and most especially, the feeling of being able to accomplish a task or quest is something exhilarating. For many people,...
Bike Riding Helps in Addiction Rehab and Recovery
Riding bikes has proven to be one of the most effective ways of recovering from addiction and alcoholism in addition to holistic lifestyle change, medications, behavioral therapies, and social interaction. Going through the entire process of recovery requires a lot...
Mental Health Awareness Month
“Be Kind to Your Mind”, that’s the mantra that we live by and one that we are preaching, even more, this month. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it is a month dedicated to smashing the stigma that surrounds mental health in an effort to help those who have...
Facts To Know About Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness Month is here, and we must all contribute to the efforts of the National Association of Mental Health in creating awareness about mental health problems. Every 1 in 5 Americans quietly fights the battle of mental illness every year. Half of the...
Substance Abuse in Rural vs. Urban Areas
Substance abuse is an issue that can affect anyone despite the boundaries of countries, ethnicity, gender, caste, religion, etc. If there is one thing that fuels substance abuse, it is the mind. A stressful, tensed, and depressed mind can be anywhere in the world, but...
Tips for Fighting Addiction
Overcoming addiction is a hard battle. Not only does it affect the addict, but also the people who love and support them. Struggling with triggers and cravings are all part of fighting addiction, but with a little help from people who care for you, overcoming your...
Is Marijuana Addiction Real?
Marijuana has been a very hot topic in the last few decades. Since the 60s and the rock n’ roll, free-spirited attitude it brought about, people have been fighting for the legalization of cannabis. It wasn’t until 1996 that marijuana was first legalized for medicinal...
How Can You Fight Drug Addiction If You Are An Athlete
When the competition gets tough and the pressure on the field gets worse, athletes often resort to the use of certain steroids to help improve performance while dealing with the stress. According to one anonymous survey, as many as 57% of world-class athletes admitted...
Preparing for Your First Therapy Session
Seeing a therapist for the first time can provoke anxiety for many people, so if you are one of them, don’t worry. You are not alone in this boat. The feeling of seeing a stranger who will have access to your thoughts, personal information and other problems can be...
How To Start Your Journey Into Recovery
Making the decision to seek help for an addiction isn’t easy. It’s a huge first step in a journey that, unfortunately, some people take years to finish, if at all. Recovering from an addiction is extremely difficult, especially since many people develop addictions as...
Withdrawal and How to Handle It
Being able to stay away from drugs and alcohol is an accomplishment for many substance abusers, but removing drugs from their body is another story. In fact, abruptly ending the use of drugs or alcohol can be dangerous to anyone who is addicted to them. This is...
Tips for Dating in Recovery
The thought of dating can be an exciting idea, but if you are in recovery, this could be fun or terrifying. However, since meeting someone or liking someone is something you cannot avoid, it is best to realize that just because you are in recovery, it doesn’t mean...
Addictive Nature of Juuling & Vaping
We all are aware of the consequences of smoking one cigarette, let alone many. It degrades the very function of the lungs and increases the chances of developing cancer. Despite these side effects, people around the world are addicted to these death tubes filled with...
The Relationship Between Trauma and Addiction
Past trauma is often a big ignitor for problems we face in adulthood. The scariest part is, we often don’t realize just how deeply unresolved issues from trauma affect us. Most people do not connect the experiences they’ve had in the past with things they are...
Staying Sober in College
It’s no secret that college is where the life of the party is at. Day drinking, college sports games, frat/sorority parties, etc. are all huge staples in the college experience, but do they have to be? People like to normalize the binge drinking that happens in...
Lifetime Therapy For Addiction Recovery
One of the major achievements you can have as an addict is kicking the habit of using substances and committing to a lifetime of therapy. You should be proud of the goals you have reached thus far, but know that there is still work to do up ahead. Detox is only one...
How Bad Is the Opioid Epidemic in the US?
What started in 1999 as a problem quickly became a opioid epidemic in the United States causing as many as 64,000 deaths per year in this country. Due to the huge death toll, the country's life expectancy fell for two consecutive years, making the opioid crisis the...
Ways To Help Struggling Addicts
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10 Fun Ways To Self Quarantine
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Short and Long-Term Effects of Hallucinogens
Hallucinogens are drugs that can alter the perceptions of a user by acting on the neural circuits of the brain. This particular class of drug affects the prefrontal cortex, which is a region of the brain that regulates the mood, cognition, and perception of the...
People Entering Rehab During Coronavirus Outbreaks
The Coronavirus outbreak is something that most of us can say we have never experienced before. This is an extremely unique and unusual situation that most of the world was not prepared for. Compared to other viral outbreaks that took the nation by storm (Ebola, Swine...
Dating in Early Recovery: Is it smart?
Dating in Early Recovery: Is it smart? Recovery is a lifelong process, but it requires the most work in the early stages because you must rebuild your entire life while ridding yourself of the old habits and addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. It is also during this...
What If Someone You Know Is An Addict?
People close to someone, who is struggling with an addiction, often look for ways to bring them back on track. Even though their support has higher chances of pulling an addict out of this misery, it is not easy. The decision to try and get someone you know out of an...
Addiction Recovery At Home During Quarantine
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EMDR Therapy For Addiction Recovery
When trying to understand EMDR Therapy, one must understand the roots of the therapy and common uses for the technique. Traumatic experience knocks everyone's door at least once in their lives. It may be due to the early death of someone close, a horrible encounter...
Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse
Eating disorders may not be as common as other mental illnesses when it comes to dual diagnoses, but there are many people suffering from eating disorders and substance abuse issues at the same time. Eating disorders typically affect the eating habits of a person, as...
What Does Addiction to Meth Look Like?
Meth is one of the most widely abused drugs these days. This drug takes an extreme physical and psychological toll on the body, making it one of the most dangerous drugs sold on the streets today. It can affect the user’s brain and body where the signs and symptoms...
How To Maintain Long-term Sobriety
It isn't easy to achieve long-term sobriety or give up on your addictive behavior. And once you do, it is equally challenging to be strong enough to retain it forever. Sometimes, life can throw in situations lucrative enough to break your sobriety, flipping you in a...
Naltrexone Implant for Alcohol & Opiate Addiction Treatment
Naltrexone is commonly known in the recovery community as a drug used in the early stages of detoxification from addiction. It’s an FDA-approved medication that reduces drug or alcohol cravings, making it easier for people to push through the early stages of addiction...
Addiction Among Women
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How Does Addiction Happen?
Addiction doesn’t discriminate. Anyone can become addicted to any substance at any time. Many people are surprised to learn that someone they know or are close to struggles with substance abuse issues because we always think “that could never happen to me or anyone in...
The Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness in Recovery
Mindfulness is an amazing practice that can bring awareness into our lives that leads to greater control over our emotions and how we react to the world around us. A huge part of addiction recovery is finding this self awareness and harnessing it to overcome cravings...
Stem Cells for Addiction Recovery Treatment
Addiction has been proven to affect the brain in more ways than we know. The brain is one of the most vital organs in our bodies and it is responsible for all of the automatic processes in our bodies. Substance abuse and addiction have shown to have a great impact on...
How To Avoid Situations That Might Compromise Your Sobriety
Sobriety is a lifelong struggle for most, and it requires a lot of strength to avoid relapse. One thing you can do to prevent relapse is to identify situations in your life that might compromise your sobriety, and then figure out what you can do to avoid relapse in...
Effects of Xanax Abuse
Xanax may be a prescribed medication used to relieve anxiety, but it is also one of the prescription drugs that many people abuse. But what is Xanax and how do people become addicted to it? And what are the side effects of Xanax abuse? This article will shed a light...
Dealing With Coronavirus-Related Anxiety
The outbreak of Coronavirus has caused a lot of fear, panic, and insecurity all over the world. Because of this pandemic, most of the world has been mandated to quarantine themselves inside their homes. The isolation coupled with the unsure future of the world and its...
5 Must-See Movies About Addiction
Presently, around 23 million people are suffering from some kind of addiction in America. Surprisingly, only 10% of them get a chance at recovery. Since there is a vast knowledge gap among the masses about the subject, here are five movies that show what it’s like to...
10 Warning Signs of Alcohol Addiction
Alcoholism is something that we often let slip under our radar in ourselves and our loved ones. It can be easy to miss someone’s problem with drinking, as the social consumption of alcohol is perfectly legal and very common. But alcoholism shouldn’t be taken lightly —...
Common Triggers That Addicts Deal With
Triggers have the capability to knock recovering addicts off the road to recovery, which makes them one of the most dangerous things you can encounter upon leaving rehab. A trigger is anything that an addicted person’s brain associates with getting “high” that may...
How To Live a Successful Sober Life
So, you have completed your treatment program! You probably feel better than you have for as long as you can remember. You feel excited to finally begin your new life in sobriety. But this may also stir up feelings of nervousness and anxiety. You may be wondering...
What is Kratom?
Kratom is a substance found in the Kratom tree native to Southeast Asia. When consumed, it causes psychotropic (mind-altering) effects, yet it is not illegal. In fact, it can easily be found through the internet or sold in vitamin stores. Kratom also goes by other...
Common Mental Health Issues Addicts Suffer From
People with substance abuse disorder (SUD) are usually diagnosed with a co-occurring mental health disorder. When this happens, the person is said to have a dual diagnosis. This means that a person with dual diagnosis must be given an integrated treatment plan that...
Most Commonly Abused Substances
There are plenty of misused and abused drugs that can alter a person’s mind and cloud their judgement. Because of this, the user can become addicted, pose health risks and even contact infectious diseases. That being said, it is a good idea to educate yourself about...
Coronavirus Cannot be Cured by Drinking Bleach or Snorting Cocaine, Despite Social Media Rumors
In the wake of a Russia's meddling in the 2016 election, Social Media experts have been forced to respond to the creation of fake news on their accounts. And while many assume the bulk of that misinformation is politically driven, trolls on social media have actually...
Different Options for Addiction Treatment
When someone becomes an addict, their normal behavior changes erratically. This is because drug addiction is a chronic disease that is characterized by uncontrollable use of harmful substances that changes the chemicals in the brain. It is because of these changes...
How To Tell If You’ve Developed An Addiction
Addiction targets everyone, it does not only affect certain people. Addiction holds no bias towards any one gender, group, race, class, etc. People that struggle with addiction are often oblivious to their self-destructive ways. Addiction has often developed even...
How a Dog Can Help You During Rehab
Drug Rehab can be a very stressful and involved time in anyone’s life. No matter what sort of rehab program you’re in, this time is often fraught with unknowns. Luckily, dogs are around to provide us with a helping hand during rehab. The mental health benefits of...
How To Deal With Insomnia In Recovery
Insomnia is common in people with substance drug disorders (SUDs). It can occur after withdrawals, and sometimes lasts for months and years and may be correlated with relapse. This can be uncomfortable to deal with and can cause some serious issues for people in...
Hobbies To Get Your Mind Off Your Addiction
When we reflect on our addictions, we are often amazed at the amount of effort, money, and energy invested every day on pursuing the next ‘fix’. Managing dependency often turns into a full-time job! Once a person decides to come clean and kick their addiction, that...
Coronavirus Survival Guide
You’ve probably heard the news by now that there is a massive viral epidemic that is spreading across the world. COVID-19, or the coronavirus, is causing a lot of panic around the world due to its alarmingly infectious nature. The virus, originating from Wuhan, China,...
Medical Detox (First Step In Recovery)
Detox is one of the major concerns when it comes to addiction recovery. Abandoning regular drug and alcohol use after a long history of abuse can cause unpleasant symptoms and the whole idea can be intimidating to someone who feels comfortable in the lifestyle they’re...
5 Tips for Dealing With Cravings
Cravings are a completely normal part of the addiction recovery process. However, the effects can be overwhelming at times, and you may find yourself coming up with all kinds of excuses as to why you should start using again. This is why it is important that you...
The Power of Support Systems for Recovery
Recovery from addiction is a lengthy process involving physical and mental withdrawal, long term hunger and lifestyle changes to help you fight against the original causes of your addiction. Although the first step to overcoming an addiction is always to seek...
How Does A Person Develop An Addiction
Substance abuse disorders are complicated and can have a significant impact on a person. But how does addiction develop? The one thing that is often related to the development of substance abuse disorders is the brain’s reward system. These channels offer the ability...
Do Eating Disorders and Addiction Relate?
Eating disorders are somewhat of a new phenomenon in the world. Though eating disorders have also been an issue long in the past, society didn’t really start addressing it as a disorder until the 1950s, when it was added to the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual...
Alcohol Withdrawal: Timeline, Symptoms, and Treatment
You may have mental and physical issues whether you stop drinking alcohol, or severely limit the amount to which you drink. These symptoms and side-effects can simply be labeled alcohol withdrawal and symptoms may vary from mild to severe. Today, we’re going to take a...
Things You’ll Learn Through Addiction Recovery
Addiction is a disease that causes a great toll on a person but this doesn’t mean that life ends there. There are plenty of ways to overcome it. In fact, this is the reason why rehabilitation facilities are put up; to help those who want to recover from their...
How To Hold An Intervention 101
So you’ve got someone in your life that has been struggling with addiction and you’ve been thinking about holding an intervention for them … but where do you even begin? Interventions can be a difficult thing to stage and it can be hard to actually produce good...
Oxycontin Addiction
A drug use condition describes a severe form of a mental health disorder that arises when a person has difficulties with the alcohol, medications, drugs or illicit substances that they use. The word "substance use problem" is now the clinical term used for what was...
Prevalence of Addiction in AZ
For those of us that live in Arizona, we know just how beautiful this state is. Yes, California is the sunshine state, but in all reality, we think Arizona is the true sunshine state. We may not have the beaches and forests that other west coast states have, but boy...
The Close Connection Between Homelessness & Addiction
A popular misconception for the homeless is that they are all drug abusers or alcoholics. The reality is that a high proportion of the homeless deal with drug abuse, but dependency should be treated as an illness and need more care, advice, and support. Drug abuse is...
Outdoor Therapy for Addiction Treatment
When modern opioid use services are unsuccessful, nature rehabilitation may be the solution. Outdoor therapy includes removing people from their issues and treating them in an outdoor area that encourages self-improvement and enhancement of abilities through...
Cold Hard Facts and Statistics on Addiction
There is much confusion and uncertainty about the abuse, treatment, addiction to and recovery from drugs. Nonetheless, you should never let social judgment deter someone you care about and deserve the support that they will need. The abuse of substances affects...
The Power of Music and Art Therapy
Music and art therapy are often used as part of a holistic treatment regimen for substance abuse disorders. Many find freedom and joy in the ability to express their thoughts and emotions throughout their recovery journey through these mediums. A person can convey...
What Does Cocaine Addiction Look Like?
Cocaine is a completely habit-forming drug. What starts as seemingly harmless curiosity can become a life-threatening dependency with damaging mental, educational, financial, and relational consequences. What is Cocaine Addiction? Cocaine is a dangerously addictive...
Music Therapy For Addiction Recovery
Music brings people from all corners of the world together regardless of culture, belief, gender, and ethnicity. Music is the only real universal language and a powerful tool for treating people throughout communities and perspectives. A collection of recovery...
5 Ways to Help a Loved One Suffering from Addiction
5 Ways to Help a Loved One Suffering from Addiction If you love something too much to the point of losing control over it, then you are addicted. It could be drugs, alcohol, or any other unwanted behavior or substance. Maybe you aren’t addicted to anything harmful,...
Ways To Improve Your Life After Rehab
People who experience life after rehab may have conflicting emotions: they may be enthusiastic to continue living without substances, but the latter part of recovery can also be a source of anxiety that there could be relapse and worries about staying sober if daily...
Illness That Drug/Alcohol Addiction Can Cause
Addiction is a complex illness that takes no prisoners. This disease may result in several social, physiological and behavioral side-effects. The development of addiction can be fueled by various substances such as alcohol, illicit drugs, and even prescribed...
Nicotine Addiction
Smoking is one of the leading causes of death around the world. It is a very powerful source of some addictive substances like nicotine that may alter an individual’s way of thinking. Compared to heroin and other addictive substance, nicotine gets into the mind and...
Is Alcohol A Drug?
Can alcohol technically be classified as a drug? Typically, when we think of drugs we think of illicit ones like cocaine, methamphetamine, or heroin. However, drugs don’t necessarily need to be illicit to fall into that category. Nicotine, cough syrup, and...
Dual Diagnosis and How To Treat Co-occuring Disorders
Is there anything worse than having problems with addiction and suffering from mental disorders at the same time? Addiction alone can destroy an individual’s life, what more if it is accompanied by a mental disorder? Let’s discuss the risk of acquiring both addiction...
Medicare: Options and Opinions
Something many people don’t know about Medicare is that it’s customizable. Medicare comes with parts and plans that you can piece together to create the most cost-effective coverage for your needs. With all the variations of Medicare coverage out there today, there...
Does Hypnotherapy Work For Addiction Treatment?
Hypnosis is something we’ve all heard about at one point in our lives. We often think of a magician performing on stage in front of hundreds of people. To us, hypnosis often means getting some to fall asleep at the sound of fingers snapping or getting someone to speak...
How To Tell If Someone Is Addicted to Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is an issue for people from all walks of life. Anyone, regardless of generation, background, or social status can become addicted to a substance. This is the essence of substance dependence – it affects nearly every part of a person biologically....
How To Help A Recovering Addict or Alcoholic
If a person has to deal with alcohol or drug addiction, he or she is likely to have short-term and persistent problems with mental and physical health. It will also affect their loved ones; partners, parents, kids, acquaintances and other relatives. It is important to...
Holistic Treatment For Addiction
Drug abuse and addiction are major issues affecting millions of American adults each year. A right recovery plan for seeking treatment can be hard to discover off the bat. Everyone is unique and so is their journey through recovery. This means that anyone going...
War Veterans and Addiction
Veterans coming home from a military deployment can face several challenges in trying to fit back into society. One of the most important issues is undoubtedly all the mental and physical turmoil they went through. Maybe they lost a friend, lost an appendage, or a...
What Is EMDR Therapy?
Medical professionals are constantly researching new ways to treat disorders related to trauma and depression. Depression rates around the world are on the rise and people are getting diagnosed with these disorders more and more frequently. People tend to resort to...
Correlation Between Depression & Addiction
Depression is something that affects people around the globe. Before the last few decades, depression was viewed as just general sadness which is something we see as avoidable. However, depression is much more serious than being down in the dumps. Depression is...
What Are Triggers? How Can You Handle Them?
It's quite normal for addicts to relapse at least once while they're in recovery. It can be hard to completely rid oneself of temptation before they get clean for the last time. The emotional and physical indications, which make us feel like having the substances we...
Substance Abuse Among The Aging and Elderly
Drug abuse and dependence were once seen as predominantly among young people, but the elderly disproportionately abuse alcohol, narcotics, and illegal drugs. Alongside younger adults, older people have not shown strong alcohol or substance usage prevalence over time....
Addiction and Medicare: Do I Qualify?
Several reputable sources, such as the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), have reported that substance and alcohol abuse have been under-diagnosed in America’s senior population. According to the National Library of Medicine (NLM), in 2020,...
Why Do Celebrities Suffer From Addiction?
We’ve all grown up watching movies and television shows wondering what it could be like to be on one. The life of a celebrity appears so glamorous and luxurious we can’t help but wonder if we could live the same kind of lifestyle. Being in blockbuster films,...
Benefits of Yoga-Based Addiction Recovery
The field of addiction rehabilitation has grown into a whole new space and beyond the historically popular 12-step plan. One of the newer tactics in use is yoga. Yoga is an exercise of consciousness, which helps people cope with stressful situations, including...
Stress/Anxiety: The Recovery Killer
Addiction recovery is an extremely sensitive process; progress can be undone in a matter of minutes. If a person relapses, they can feel like all the work they’ve put into their recovery has been foiled. Though this isn’t true, it’s understandable that recovering...
How To Live A Fulfilling Life Without Substances
Many people, addicted or not, believe that being under the influence of drugs and alcohol and other substances leads to more fun experiences. Even those without addiction have the tendency to supplement most activities with alcohol or other substances in order to...
Stimulant Drug Abuse
Stimulants are psychoactive drugs that enhance vitality and alertness by stimulating the activation of neural signals. To increase alertness and cognitive function, stimulants act on the central nervous system. Prescription drugs or illicit substances, like...
Everything To Know About Fentanyl
Dr. Paul Jansen synthesized fentanyl in Belgium in December 1960. It was developed as an IV analgesic and was first published around 1963 for clinical use. In 1968, fentanyl was introduced into the United States and is one of the best-known intra-operative analgesics...
What Is Dual Diagnosis
Written by: Landmark Recovery Addiction and substance abuse are serious issues and unfortunately, these problems will oftentimes lead to or be caused by underlying mental health problems that can be impacting and exacerbating the issues. When it comes to drug and...
Differences Between Hemp & Marijuana
In recent years, CBD has entered the mainstream. You may have even have seen it on the racks of your local supermarket or office of your chiropractors. Recently, Hemp has become a hot topic, with legal debate in virtually every area. There are great questions about...
What Is DMT?
If you are at all a fan of Joe Rogan and his podcast, Joe Rogan Experience, you’ve probably heard a little bit about this drug. The former MMA fighter turned comedian/podcaster has often joked about his experiences with the drug, reminiscing about past experiences...
Therapy For Addiction Recovery
It is a massive achievement to prevent the abuse of medication, alcohol, tobacco, and any other substance. Though you may have beat your initial desires, that doesn’t mean they are gone for good. Recovery is the start of a lengthy process where addiction and relapse...
Dangers of Hallucinogens
Studies suggest that hallucinogenic drugs alter a consumer’s perception by working on neural circuits of the brain, specifically in the prefrontal cortex, a region that actively includes vision, mood, and cognition. Although dissociative drugs are supposed to disrupt...
Meth Addiction
You may not necessarily understand how a meth addict thinks and feels, but you can get more insight into the nature of a victim, and it can allow you to see that when the individual is snatching, manipulating, or cheating, it is not a personal problem but a sign of...
Why You Should Never Try Detox/Recovery On Your Own
Addiction can turn into a physical dependence; thus, a person must first address their dependency and get through the withdrawal period stably as to not interrupt the detox. This first stage of recovery is referred to as detox or detoxification. It is the method of...
Areas of Life That Benefit from Sobriety
Sobriety transforms everything in a person's life. We learn over and over that this kind of life is the greatest life we could ever live. Nonetheless, this life is not always appealing to people that are stuck in addiction. The sober life may sound frightening,...
“Let’s Grab Drinks” Culture
You hear it in movies, television shows, and even in real life, the phrase, “Let’s grab some drinks!” You’ve heard your friends, family, and co-workers say this before too. Though this activity can seem harmless to most, we never stop to think how frequent “casual”...
Everything You Need To Know About PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an illness caused by an unfortunate incident, whether it is felt or seen. Symptoms may include retroactive flashbacks, hallucinations, extreme panic, uncontrollable anxiety, and depression. Most individuals suffering from...
Meditation and Other Forms of Self-Care
Many of us are encouraged in our lives to express kindness outwardly, to be kind, to share and to lavish others with sympathy, empathy, and humility. Nonetheless, it often seems less normal when we are doing these things to ourselves. If you have spent time in a...
What Addiction Can Cost You
When a person suffers from an addiction, it can have a serious impact on their financial stability. Substance abuse is not a cheap habit by any means. Addiction to a substance like alcohol can be expensive. If you go out to a bar every night and have a few cocktails,...
What is Gambling Addiction?
Gambling is silly fun for many people but can become a concern for others but it can develop into a form of compulsive behavior. Gambling addiction is a mental health issue that is considered to be an urge and has several resemblances to an obsessive-compulsive...
Fentanyl Abuse: Signs & Symptoms
Fentanyl is a manmade narcotic used as pain reliever, generally, after a surgery or as a part of any medical treatment. In other words, it is a potent synthetic opioid drug used to relieve pain. Some branded drugs are composed using Fentanyl. It is stronger than...
How Addiction Happens To College Students
For many young adults, attending college is a period of exploration, which can cause them to act without any precaution. Some of the most common problems on college campuses are binge drinking and drug abuse. College is a time of freedom and independence, but...
Things To Know About Carfentanil
No matter what substance or behavior you’re addicted to, there’s no denying the fact that addiction, in general, can be dangerous to one’s overall well-being. Substance abuse can be damaging to physical and mental health while behavioral addictions mainly affect a...
Family History and Addiction
For most of us that witness our loved ones battling dependency, it’s hard to watch them go down that route. It is difficult to understand exactly what caused these kinds of behaviors and what might have led to their bad habits of abusing substances. Science has now...
The Dangers of Smoking
Smoking harms almost all of the body's organs and can cause a variety of different diseases, decreasing overall well-being. It is a tough habit to break. A person who smokes cigarettes is extremely susceptible to addiction because the substance helps release dopamine...
Etizolam: Dangerous Alternative to Xanax
If you’ve been at all remotely up-to-date on the dangerous drugs that are being abused across the country, chances are you’ve heard of Xanax. This drug is specifically made to treat disorders such as anxiety and insomnia. It is a minor tranquilizer that acts as a...
What Withdrawal Looks Like
An individual who becomes dependent on a drug or alcohol may experience withdrawal syndromes. It may also result in relapse if not addressed properly and immediately. As a person continues to abuse any substance and then reduce its consumption immediately, it can...
What is Binge Drinking?
Long-term damage caused by heavy alcohol is no joke, it’s a serious issue that can happen to anyone who keeps their drinking habits left unchecked. Many health problems develop with chronic binge drinkers. Studies show that even a single episode of a binge drinking...
Benefits of a Strong Support System
Dealing with a problem, such as addiction, is never easy especially if you are fighting for your survival alone. It’s best to have a good support system in order to build your confidence and help you to face addiction head-on. The people in your support system will...
Should Marijuana Be Legalized?
There is a massive debate happening in society regarding the legalization of Marijuana but before we dig deeper into the idea of whether or not it should be legalized, let’s understand what it really is. What is Marijuana? Marijuana is a very popular drug used by...
Importance of TeleMedicine
In this day-and-age, it can be borderline irritating to have to sit down, call your doctor’s office and schedule an appointment to be seen. Even with great insurance, it can be difficult to see your doctor right away. Not to mention getting prescriptions can be even...
The Benefits of Wilderness Therapy
Wilderness therapy, also sometimes referred to as outdoor behavioral healthcare, is a treatment for mental health disorders that occurs outdoors and out in nature. Against the backdrop of gorgeous trees, fields, beaches, etc, individuals learn coping skills and...
Addiction Is Not A Choice, It Is A Disease
Addiction is a widespread problem in society that affects individuals from all walks of life. The prevalence of addiction in modern society has become such an issue that experts have conflicting opinions about how and why such behavior happens. It is something the...
Areas of Life That Addiction Affects
Addiction is one of the worst dilemmas in society. It is extremely dangerous as it causes severe mental and health changes in a person’s life. The organs in the body are fragile and should be taken care of. If addiction enters the system, the possibility of damaging...
How Alcohol Addiction Works
Addiction is a widespread disease that can destroy anybody’s life. Victims either recover or suffer fatal consequences depending on how severe the addiction is. Alcohol addiction is a kind of disease that can bring about other health issues that can endanger a...
Difference Between SMART Recovery & 12-Step Program
There are treatments for substance abuse and addiction available in treatment centers around the country. It is better to understand how each of the treatment programs works for your own benefits. If you already know the differences between programs, then you’ll have...
Dual-Diagnosis and How it Works
If you’ve read our other blogs, you probably know by now that substance abuse disorder often goes hand-in-hand with mental illness, often referred to as dual-diagnosis. Mental illness is usually either the cause or a result of addiction. On one hand, a person who was...
NAD Therapy: Fuel for Cellular Energy and Addiction Recovery
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide or NAD is a vitamin B3 derived component for cells in order to make energy. When a hydrogen atom (H) is attached to NAD, it is then converted and activated to NADH. When hydrogen is added to oxygen, NADH helps create energy stored to...
Dating Tips During Recovery
Your journey into recovery is a very sensitive process. To ensure long-term sobriety, you have to go through medical detox, possibly attend a rehabilitation center, and regularly attend therapy sessions. Medical detox is done so your body can be cleansed of the toxins...
Facts About Substance Abuse in Teenagers
Adolescence is a time in life where you experience and encounter a lot of things, some of these things being not so good. It is one of those times when you feel like trying to discover a new hobby and adventure. Because of this, some teenagers try to do things that...
Is Substance Abuse Compromising Your Loved One’s Career?
If you worry your loved one has been fostering a substance abuse issue, you’re not alone. Addiction has been sweeping across the country for years; in 2017 alone, over 20 million Americans developed an addiction, yet only a tenth received treatment . It can be harmful...
What Ben Affleck’s Relapse Tells Us About Recovery
Ben Affleck is one of Hollywood’s most notable celebrities. He’s extremely well-known for his roles in Gone Girl, Justice League, Argo, and Good Will Hunting. The actor has seen immense success over his many years in the entertainment industry but has not been without...
Timeline of Addiction Recovery
Addiction is one of the most serious problems we face in society; it ruins the ability for a person to live normally. It is right and rational to seek help from medical professionals in overcoming it. There are a lot of things that will hinder a person to achieve an...
Telltale Signs You Have Developed An Addiction
There are plenty of ways in which a person could develop an addiction. It could be an addiction to online games, gambling, sex, drugs or alcohol. Whatever the addiction may be, knowing the first signs of them can be very helpful in planning treatment needed for it....
What Can Therapy Do For You?
Being able to kick your addiction is an important achievement. It is something to be proud of and although you are not entirely out of the woods yet, you can still say that you did it. After detoxing and rehab, the next big step is therapy or counseling. It is also...
Developing Addiction at a Young Age
No parent would want to see their child become an addict, but it’s sad to say that there are parents out there who are dealing with this kind of problem. What makes young people addicted to drugs and alcohol? If you are looking for answers, then this article can help...
Benefits of Physical Activity During Addiction Recovery
There’s no denying the fact that there are a wide variety of benefits when it comes to living an active life and engaging in physical activity. For decades now, people have started to realize just how important it is to live a healthy, active life, with research and...
Long-Term Consequences of Substance Abuse
The consequences of using substances for the long-term can be pretty devastating. It not only puts stress on the user but it affects the people around them as well. Physical and psychological effects can easily turn a healthy person into a frail version of themselves...
What is Spice?
We can safely assume everyone reading this has heard of marijuana, especially considering the fact that the drug is becoming legalized across multiple states in the U.S. People are starting to legitimize this drug for recreational and even medical use. Though this...
Correlation between Addiction and Homelessness
Addiction and Homelessness are two of the biggest problem in society. The connection between addiction and homelessness is multifaceted, but addiction is sometimes the cause of being homeless. For anyone abusing a substance, it is a well-known fact that through time...
How Addiction Differs Between Gender
Gender contributes to how a person goes face to face with addiction. It is also a factor that the way men think is different from how a woman does. While addiction is a problem with both genders, the reason behind their addiction differs from each sex. In general, men...
Ways to Deal With Cravings and Triggers
The most challenging part of recovery comes after treatment. You will be in touch with the society that once influenced you into a certain addiction. Your sobriety depends on how you’re able to handle your surroundings, trying your best to avoid triggers/cravings....
4 Great Ted Talks on Addiction
Trust us when we say that addiction is not an easy thing to deal with, but that doesn’t mean it’s entirely impossible to beat! There are people out there who have seen just how powerful addiction can be but are looking to start a dialogue about it. Addiction consumes...
Importance of Routine in Recovery
One of the hardest things that former addicts have to deal with is the constant craving and desire to go back to their old habits. Addiction is a disease that takes hold of a person for most of their lives, even if they have gone through recovery and been sober for...
Individual Therapy vs. Group Therapy
Therapy is a treatment that helps a person in need of physical, mental, and emotional care. For someone who is uncontrollably addicted to a substance, undergoing therapy will help them restore themselves into a transformed person, a person free of addiction. Sharing...
How to Avoid Triggers During Sober October
Staying sober is perhaps one of the most challenging things that a recovering addict needs to do. Withdrawal from addiction is hard, but to live an everyday life sober is a lot harder than you think. So if you are trying to stay sober during sober October, this...
PTSD and Addiction
Having PTSD is probably one of the most traumatic and emotionally crippling mental disorders any human’s mind can undergo. PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a condition that causes intense anxiety and intense nightmares which can interfere with a person’s...
A Quick Guide To Understanding An Addicts’ Mind
For people struggling with addiction, it’s hard to see what is wrong with their behavior until it’s too late. For people looking from the outside, it’s hard for them to understand why an addict does not see that what they’re doing is wrong. Unfortunately, this is...
Addiction to Video Games
In the 1970s, when the first video games entered the market, no one imagined that video games would move to computers, and become incredibly pervasive. From movies to cosplay to the scores to the dedicated creatives that bring dreams and nightmares to the brink of...
What is Dual Diagnosis?
Dual diagnosis is a peculiar situation, where two mental health problems are diagnosed at the same time for a patient. Patients who have dual diagnosis always suffer from psychological problems (psychosis) and substance addiction, such as drugs or alcohol. Dual...
Living a Fulfilling Life After Addiction
Whether you’re going through the first initial stages of recovery or trying to decide on going through it, you’re probably wondering how you’re going to live a fulfilling life after you kick an addiction. We can’t blame you for wondering that, you’ve been dependent on...
The Beauty of Music Therapy
The healing power of music can never be overstated. Music has been used in a variety of healing practices. Studies have shown that athletes will exercise more effectively when listening to their favorite music. And mothers are always encouraged to play music for...
Dangers Of Kratom
Kratom is a plant that mostly germinates in Southeast Asia; it’s leaves have psychotropic and opioid-like pain-relieving effects. People who live in areas where kratom grows sometimes use it to treat pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and coughs. People living in the U.S. have...
Medica Insurance & Addiction Rehab
Addiction is a disease that is plaguing this world. Every year, people get addicted to substances and suffer fatal consequences because of their addictions. However, some people are able to realize the fault in their actions and seek help. For some, it’s not that...
Why Lifetime Therapy is Essential
Lifetime therapy is simply a humanist and people-centered practice that is rooted in compassion, acceptance, and belief in the limitless power of the body to heal. Addiction Recovery If you’ve finally made it through detox, including your first 90 days of treatment,...
Holistic Treatments at Scottsdale Recovery Center
Holistic medication is the type of medication that focuses mainly on treating the whole body and not just symptoms or diseases. It brings the mind, spirit, and body into alignment, and this results in general healing of the whole body. Other terms used for holistic...
Meditation in Addiction Treatment
Addictions might appear utterly complex, but having a comprehensive treatment plan that includes rehabilitation programs can help to hasten the recovery process. Most rehabilitation programs often utilize meditation for treating addiction, accompanied by other...
Nutritional Therapy for Recovery
Struggling with drug or alcohol addiction? You’ve most likely neglected your health. Whether the substance caused you to put on a lot of weight or made you skinny, it’s unhealthy. Many therapies are there to consider when it comes to addiction recovery. Some addicts...
Substance Abuse in the U.S.
All around the world, there are people that struggle with substance abuse. It has become such a rampant issue in this world, even more so in America. Annually, substance abuse costs this nation around $740 billion in costs due to crime, lost work productivity, and...
Addiction in Women
Addiction in women is a globally discussed topic because it has more adverse side effects than addiction in men. The results are more pronounced when the woman is in her reproductive age, and this can cause harm to her unborn fetus. Scientists who study substance...
How Addiction Affects Those Around You
Drugs and alcohol addiction have obvious and well-documented effects on substance abusers. Prolonged abuse of drugs and alcohol will worsen a person’s physical health, damage his/her mental functioning, and impair their overall spirit. But how will these unfavorable...
The Benefits of Infrared Saunas for Detox and Addiction Recovery
Are Infrared Saunas the next wacky, pseudoscience health trend? You might be surprised to learn that doctors, chiropractors, and physical therapists employ the benefits of infrared on a daily basis to help ease pain, heal skin conditions, increase joint and muscle...
The Benefits of Adventure Therapy
People face various problems all the time. As the problems differ, so do the solutions. However, there is a type of treatment that is unique among all other forms of treatment, this is known as adventure therapy. Adventure therapy is a unique kind of therapy and...
Athletes vs. Addiction
Sports, we all watch at least one of them! Football, soccer, basketball, cycling, swimming, etc. all garner attention from across the globe. Sports are entertaining to watch because we can watch what an ordinary person can accomplish purely through physical strength....
What Causes Addiction?
Addiction is a health condition that makes a person unable to stop the use of a substance or engagement in a particular behavior. The causes can vary by individual, but the desire is the body craving a behavior or substance, especially if it brings about an obsessive...
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Sarah: And people don’t tell their families and they don’t share it with their families so people are embarrassed to talk about it. Achor #1: Well, Arizona tonight has some extra money from the FEDS to fight a problem that often stays hidden. We’re talking about...
What is the Opioid Epidemic?
The death rates from the intake of opioids are increasing at alarming rates. Research has shown that about 140 deaths occur daily in the US related to drug overdose; of this approximate 140, about 91 are due to misuse of opioids. Excessive intake has caused more...
12-Step Programs: Everything You Need to Know
History of the 12-Step Program The 12-Steps were originally created by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous so as to establish guidelines for the best way to overcome alcohol addiction. The program gained enough success and popularity in its early years and the steps...
Link Between Substance Abuse and HIV
Substance abuse is the poisonous use of psychoactive substances, which includes hard drugs and alcohol. The use of psychoactive substances can result in a dependence syndrome. This syndrome is a cluster of cognitive, psychological and behavioral phenomena that...
The Problem With Marijuana Legalization
Legislation has fought for years over the legalization of marijuana, but in the last decade, more groups have fought hard for the drug to be legalized. There has been a massive switch in public opinion on the drug, with over 60% of Americans supporting the...
6 Benefits Sobriety Can Give You in Life
Many individuals think of sobriety with only consideration to its dictionary meaning, "the act of not drinking”. This dictionary definition, although enough for people who are not in recovery, is nowhere near enough to span the actual scope and depth of the word and...
International Overdose Awareness Day 2019
There’s no denying the fact that this country is facing an epidemic when it comes to substance abuse. In the last few decades, opioids have become a growing issue for people in the U.S. In 2017 alone, we lost 70,237 individuals to drug overdose. Almost ⅔ of these...
The Dangers Of Alcohol Soaked Tampons
As crazy as the trend sounds, reports have shown that teens are following the alleged trend of using alcohol-soaked tampons to get high. Although most of the stories are not confirmed and seem untrue, there are still some cases where alcohol is detected in the...
Finding Purpose in Addiction: Testimonial
Guest Blog by Nathaniel, an SRC Humanitarian Scholarship Recipient Finding purpose in a world where nothing is inherently meaningful and the truth seems to have little value is difficult in the best of times. But finding purpose all alone while coping with trauma or...
Deadly New Drug Trends in Addiction
Drug addiction is something that can start with just an experimental use of a recreational drug in social situations, and then become a regular thing. For other people, especially with opioids, drug addiction begins with exposure to medications that are prescribed by...
6 Celebrity Addicts Beating the Odds
Actors, musicians, and artists alike provide entertainment for people around the world. Celebrities are people we tend to admire and look up to. Movie stars, TV stars, pop stars, comedians, etc. in the entertainment industry are examples of just how big someone can...
The History Of Jenkem
Jenkem is a hallucinating drug that came into existence in the mid-1990s. It's one of the most bizarre hard drug creation methods and most people in their wildest imaginations would never have thought such a thing exists. However, it does exist, and we'll be...
Treating Ketamine Addiction
Ketamine is a rapid dissociative anesthetic. It's said to be the chemical cousin to PCP (Phencyclidine). This drug was developed in 1962 and used in surgery. People need to be careful with the use of the drug because it is a very addictive substance. It’s now...
Leaving Rehab Early Can Be Your Biggest Mistake
Rehabilitation is critical for the long-term recovery of an individual with drug addiction. Without proper rehabilitation, individuals addicted to drugs or alcohol have a very high risk of relapse. This is why leaving rehab early can, and most likely will be...
Different Types of Addiction
When people think of addiction, their mind automatically goes to something like drugs or alcohol. Statistics show that over 21 million Americans suffer from at least one addiction. It’s becoming a greater issue with each year passing. However, what people don’t...
Importance of Legal Care During Rehab
Everyone knows that the road to sobriety is a difficult one. Without having lived through it, however, it can be difficult to fully appreciate the trouble that addiction can cause. Legal entanglements are part of most everyone’s experience with long-term addiction....
Drug Concoctions Monkey Dust, Krokodil and Nyaope
The use of the internet all over the world has given way for recreational drugs to be used worldwide; it’s now an issue that many countries are facing. For many legislators, taking away these substances is rapidly moving to the point where it’s out of their control....
Binge Drinking, Memory Loss & Alzheimer’s
When most people hear the term binge drinking, a visual of a young, carefree, 20-something year old likely comes to mind or a memory of your former self of days gone by. Though according to many recent studies, there is an uptick in binge drinking in older American...
The Biggest Celebrity Sobriety Turnarounds: Addiction Success Stories
There is no doubt that celebrities are admired by many: Hollywood’s superstars are loved, envied, praised, held in high esteem. They are looked up to in many ways and serve as role models for people of all ages, whether it’s because of the roles they’ve played, the...
Getting Addiction Treatment for a Loved One
Does a loved one have a problem with alcohol or drug abuse? Where do you start? And how do you select an addiction treatment program? Thankfully, Scottsdale Recovery can guide you every step of the way. Here’s what you can do if you’ve decided to find addiction...
The Cocaine Come Back
Cocaine used to be known as the glamor drug, from Hollywood notables to the rich and self-entitled across the United States. This preferred powder was the go-to-giddy-up at parties and provided a quick hit of adrenaline before performances, even if it was just...
Celebrity Soberversaries (Sober Anniversaries)
The same way we celebrate accomplishments, we should celebrate sober anniversaries or soberversaries. Celebrating important milestones in life makes us feel recognized, accomplished, and appreciated, giving all the more reason to celebrate sober birthdays: not only do...
Inpatient Vs Outpatient Treatment Programs at Scottsdale Recovery
Addiction is a complex brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and drug use despite negative consequences. Recovering from addiction involves changing behaviors and beliefs in ways that lead to long-lasting abstinence from drugs and alcohol. In most...
Dangers of Borrowing Prescription Medications from Others
When you are in pain and cannot get in to get the doctor for one reason or another, borrowing prescription medications from someone else may be tempting. It’s easy to simply ask someone for medication that would treat the symptoms that you have. It’s important to know...
Krokodil, Russian Flesh-Eating Drug, Hits Australia
In recent reports, a young man turned himself into a rural drug and alcohol service in New South Wales, Australia seeking help for an infected arm. According to the patient, he had injected a drug known as Krokodil in his arm, causing it to swell and become infected....
Pilots Fly High at 30,000 Feet Putting Passengers and Airlines at Risk
50,000 airline flights a day in the United States 59,000 pilots in North America 300 air traffic facilities When most of us think of a DUI (driving under the influence) we equate the term to being caught under the influence of drugs or alcohol while driving a motor...
Natural Alternatives to Addictive Substances
Life after recovery from drug addiction can be very difficult. Once you complete a drug treatment program, you have to go back into the real world and all of the stress that comes with it. It’s important to know that if you used to self-medicate with drugs, there will...
How and Why Inhalants Are so Dangerous
Raising teenagers can be difficult at times. When they are abusing drugs, it can make the situation even more difficult. Unfortunately, drugs can sometimes be easier for teens to get their hands on than alcohol. Inhalants have quickly become one of the most abused...
Tips for Avoiding Being Triggered at Your Next Family Gathering
Being surrounded by your family can be very stressful and overwhelming. If you have recently completed an addiction recovery program, the situation can seem even more intense. You more than likely will feel as though people are judging or have to answer a million...
Why 12-Step Programs Are So Beneficial
Relapses are common when people are in recovery because they make the mistake of trying to battle their addiction on their own. It’s important to know that there is help available to make the recovery process easier for you. 12-step programs have been shown to be very...
Common Myths About Addiction Recovery Debunked
Addiction recovery can often be a very difficult subject to discuss. There is a stigma attached to addiction. It makes it difficult for people to get the help they need when they need it. It’s important in that much of the stigma that surrounds addiction is based on...
A Checklist for Preparing Your Teen for a Safe High School Experience
High school can be a very tough time for kids. They are often introduced to new challenges, changes in their body and temptations all at the same time. Preparing your child for high school is important. You want to be sure that they cannot be persuaded to do something...
Wasp Spray Used as Methamphetamine Alternative
Some news agencies are reporting wasp hotshots as a new addition to the illegal drug market. Wasp and hornet killers have been in existence for years, but the chemical is just beginning to emerge as a new — and a highly dangerous — way to get high. Some people have...
Eight Positive Changes that Come from Giving up Alcohol
Many people make the mistake of assuming that the only reason they need to quit drinking alcohol is if they start to develop health problems. That is not the case at all. Giving up alcohol can bet your life in many different ways, especially if you are an alcoholic....
What to Look for When You Need Addiction Treatment While Pregnant
Pregnancy should be a time of joy and excitement for a mother. When someone is in active addiction, it does not seem like such a joyous occasion. It is important for an expectant mother to get help to recover from her addiction as soon as possible to ensure the health...
Keep Your Anonymity When Seeking Drug Addiction Treatment
Admitting that you have an addiction to drugs can be difficult and embarrassing. There are many people who are struggling with a drug addiction who want to get help them but don’t want anyone to know about their addiction. They are fearful that they will be judged,...
How Drug Addiction Can Affect Your Sex Life
Drug use is often seen as a fun and exciting experience. People don’t realize that there are long-term repercussions that can come with drug use when it comes to their sex life. Many drug users are only worried about the euphoria they experience when they have sex...
Understanding the Repercussions that Come with a Relapse
Staying sober when you are in recovery is never easy. Nearly 40% of all people who try to get clean do relapse at least one time during their journey to sobriety. It’s important to know that relapsing can cost you a lot though. The following guide walks you through a...
Setting Boundaries During Addiction Recovery
When you are in recovery, it’s important to take the time to focus on yourself. There are many people who make the mistake of focusing on rebuilding relationships more than focusing on their recovery. The following guide walks you through boundaries you need to set to...
How an Eating Disorder and Drug Addiction Go Hand and Hand
An eating disorder is often something that people keep hidden from the world. The people are ashamed that they are doing what they are doing to their bodies and of what their bodies look like at the same time. Unfortunately, people who suffer from an eating disorder...
Tips for Protecting Your Teen from Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is on the rise for many teenagers in the United States because the drugs are so readily available to them. Many parents want to protect their teens from drug addiction, but don’t know what steps to take to protect them. Fortunately, there are things that...
Unexpected Changes that Occur During the Initial Stages of Recovery
Many people assume that their life will be joyful, easy and perfect when they stop using drugs. They assume that everything will turn around for them and they can start their life over with little to no hurdles. This isn’t the case, though. There are many changes that...
Addiction Treatment In Network with BCBS
Scottsdale Recovery Center is now in network with BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield). Most private substance abuse treatment facilities have faced many challenges in building partnerships with insurance companies. However, we are now glad to inform you that our...
Addiction: Is it a Disease or a Decision?
The debate about if addiction is a disease someone battles or a decision that someone makes has been going on for generations. People who have never had an issue with addiction often assume that the person is simply choosing to use drugs. People who are in active...
Understand How Your Addiction Affects the Ones You Love
Addiction affects not only the person using but also those closest to them. Many people in active addiction assume that they aren’t doing anything that hurts anyone but themselves. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case though. The following guide walks you...
Understanding Addiction When You’ve Never Battled it Yourself
When someone you love battles an addiction, it’s important to take the time to be as understanding and supportive as possible. There are many people who just turn their back on someone in active addiction. They assume the person chooses to use drugs, is weak or is a...
Relapses Can be Hard to Comprehend for Some
Relapses are common with more than 40% of addicted individuals who are in recovery. This can occur for many different reasons, including injury, the death of a loved one, loss of a job or even depression. When someone relapses, it’s often difficult for others to...
Long-Term Side Effects of a Drug Addiction
Many people in active drug addiction only worry about the immediate high that they get when they use. They often don’t think about the long-term effects of their drug use. Unfortunately, using drugs can have negative effects on your body for years to come. The...
Addiction is Something You Should Discuss with Your Doctor
Addiction isn't something easy to talk about with friends and family. Many people are afraid of being judged about drug use, nervous about someone turning them in for using. They often worry the person may try to force them to stop using cold turkey. Stopping drug use...
Wearing an Ankle Monitor May be Great for You
When you have an addiction to alcohol, it may seem impossible to stop drinking because it is so readily available, and so socially acceptable. When someone wants to quit drinking, going to rehab can be a great option to consider, however, it can be difficult to do if...
Understanding Addiction to Legal Substances
There are many people who assume that drug addicts are the only people who make bad decisions in life and do illegal activities. This isn’t the case. There are many people who become addicted to drugs accidentally. Some people are addicted to drugs that are perfectly...
Supporting Kids Whose Parents Are Addicted
Having a parent who is addicted to drugs can be very difficult for children. Many don’t know that their parents are using drugs and simply remember the adverse effects the drugs had on their lives. Parents tend to be less active in their kids' lives when they are...
Is Detoxing at Home Really Safe?
Realizing that you have an addiction problem is the first step to being able to recover from it. There are many addicts who assume that they can recover from their addiction on their own if they have enough tenacity and drive. This isn’t always the case, though....
Opioids Deaths for New Moms in Utah
In shocking news coming out of Utah this past month, new and expecting mothers have been found to be some of the most vulnerable to opioid misuse and death from overdoses. Utah has been struggling with a massive and deadly opioid crisis, that has steadily gotten worse...
Common Triggers that Cause Addiction Relapse
When you find recovery from drug addiction, it can be difficult to stay the course once you get back into the real world. When you are in a treatment facility, you are kept in a bubble, secluded from the stress and anxiety that comes with daily life. It’s important to...
Mental Health Problems Commonly Masked by Drug Addiction
Many people have mental health issues and don’t even know it because they haven’t been professionally diagnosed with them. This often leads to them attempting to self-medicate to try to treat the symptoms on their own. Unfortunately, self-medication often leads to...
Overcome the Stigma that Comes with Drug Addiction Recovery
Society has created a stigma when it comes to drug addicts. Many people assume that someone became addicted to drugs because they were weak or because they have something mentally wrong with them. As an addict, you know that this isn’t always the case. Many addicts...
Avoiding a Drug Addiction After an Injury
Being in an accident or having major surgery done can leave you in a lot of pain. There are many people who end up becoming addicted to prescription pain medications after an injury because they don’t take them as prescribed. It’s important to take the necessary steps...
How to Love Yourself After a Drug Addiction
When you are in active addiction, you often feel on top of the world. Drugs cause a warped sense of reality. Many addicts don’t view the world the same way that they would if they were sober. Once you finish addiction recovery, there is a good chance that you could...
Prepping Teens for a Sober College Experience
Sending your teen off to college can be an exciting and scary time in a parent's life. You are more than likely looking forward to the hustle and bustle of life slowing down when they leave, but will more than likely feel sad and nervous when they are gone. There is...
Postpartum Causing Relapse After Giving Birth
Having a baby is a wonderful time in a woman’s life typically. It is filled with joy, excitement, and anticipation. Unfortunately, most first-time moms don’t realize how difficult and stressful this time can be. Giving birth and recovering from the stress that your...
Differences between Sober Living, Inpatient, and Outpatient Addiction Treatment
When you have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it can be hard to know how to get help to get clean. There are many addicts who try to get clean on their own and end up failing simply because the withdrawal symptoms are more intense than they thought they would be....
Prepare for Rehab so You Can Focus on Recovery
Realizing that you are ready to get help to overcome drug addiction is often the first step to recovery. Many people have a hard time determining that they actually have a problem and wait to get help until they hit rock bottom. In-patient treatment is often the best...
Rebuilding Your Marriage after Drug Addiction
When people get married, they are often filled with joy, hope, and excitement for what the future holds. Many wedding vows contain some variation of the phrase “for better or for worse” but many couples don’t realize how much worse their marriage can get if drugs get...
How to Stay Drug-Free After Prison
Being released from prison can be exciting and scary at the same time. There are many times when someone has spent so much time behind bars, they have forgotten what it’s like to live in a society without the restrictions that come with being incarcerated. If you have...
Retired Athletes and Substance Abuse
Retired athletes are especially susceptible to substance abuse. If you’re a current or former athlete, you know how much the love of the game can consume your life. This increases tenfold for serious and professional athletes who train almost daily. It can become...
Substance Abuse and Addiction in the Elderly
Unfortunately, the elderly are one of the most neglected population. Aging can be tough on not only the person who is getting older, but their families as well. Older people can suffer from not only declining physical health, but poor mental health as well as the...
Rebuilding Relationships with Your Children After a Drug Addiction
Everyone wants to be the best parent that they possibly can. Unfortunately, hiccups happen along the way that can make parenting difficult. One situation that can take a huge toll on the relationship that you have with your child is addiction. There are times when...
How to Date After Drug Addiction Recovery
Dating can be scary and overwhelming no matter who you are. There is a lot of pressure that comes with dating and it can be difficult to handle the pressure gracefully, especially if you are new to recovery. If you plan on dating after overcoming addiction, you need...
Steps to Take When Turning Your Business into a Drug-Free Zone
Many small business owners don’t realize how important having a drug-free workplace can be. Many customers like shopping in drug-free establishments because they feel like it is a safe environment and that the people working at the businesses will be able to focus on...
Celebrity Rehab Therapy
It seems these days like there’s a different celebrity announcing that they are going to rehab. Or, if they’re anything like Amy Winehouse, perhaps writing a song about how they aren’t going to rehab (no, no, no!). While it may seem to be all fun and games to joke...
How Mental Health Effects Addiction Recovery
Many people assume that getting clean from drugs is easy because the addicts simply need to make a decision to stop using drugs. That isn’t always the case, though. Addiction to drugs is both mental and physical. It can be difficult to overcome the physical side of...
How to Move on After a Relapse
Getting clean and sober after years of drug addiction can seem like the highlight of someone’s life. The downfall to recovery is that there are some people who start to feel as though they are invincible to the drugs and assume that there is no way they will ever...
Toxic Encouragement Can Push Teens to Drug Use
Being supportive of your child is important. It helps them to build confidence in themselves so that they can have the best future possible. Unfortunately, too much encouragement or encouragement after doing the wrong things can turn toxic and bread a situation for...
Addiction Treatment Can Improve Your Life
There are long term negative effects that come with drug use that many people don’t realize until it’s already too late and they have become addicted. It’s important for everyone to know that there can be life after addiction treatment. A great way to help an addict...
Overcoming Addiction in Prison
Getting incarcerated can seem devastating for some, but it’s important to realize that I can be an opportunity at a new lease on life. In prison, drug addicts are able to get the opportunity to get clean from their addiction in a constructive way. The following guide...
Steps for Judge Orders You into Addiction Treatment
When you get arrested for a drug charge, it can be very scary. The penalty for being arrested for drug charges can be very serious and have lifelong ramifications. There are many people who are given the ultimatum to go into drug rehabilitation treatment or go to...
How Addiction Affects the People in an Addict’s Life
Many people don’t realize how much their drug addiction affects others until the damage is already done. If you are suffering from drug addiction, it’s important to look outside of yourself and see what harm you may be causing in the people’s lives who surround you...
Pregnant Women Looking to Detox
Finding out that you are pregnant unexpectedly can be scary and exciting at the same time. If you’re addicted to drugs and need to detox, this could create a very difficult situation for you. You more than likely want to do anything that you can to keep your little...
Tips for Transitioning from Inpatient Rehab Back to a Normal Life
Many people make the mistake of thinking that once they are out of inpatient rehab they don’t have to worry about addiction. That isn’t the case, though. 40% of all people who overcome an addiction end up relapsing at some point in their life. It’s important to make...
Foods to Eat to Make Detoxing More Manageable
Detoxing from drug addiction can be very hard to do. There are withdrawal symptoms that are so debilitating that they cause many people to end up relapsing if they don’t see professional help to get through a difficult time. Treatment can be a great option for those...
Managing Your Daily Life During Outpatient Treatment
Many people make the mistake of assuming that they have to enroll in an inpatient recovery program in order to get clean from drug addiction. This isn’t always the case. For many people, an outpatient treatment program is the best option for them because they are able...
Drugs of Choice for Teens
Teens and their addictions and experimentation with drugs is nothing new: teens have been experimenting behind their parents’ backs for at least hundreds of years. Given the rebellious nature of many teens, the rise of addiction in adolescents was inevitable. Nothing...
Marijuana Use and Teens
While nobody can say, ‘Oh, teens LOVE marijuana,’ the evidence suggests that teens will consume most any drug to which they can gain access. Alcoholic teens will reach for their (possibly alcoholic) parents’ stash. Some teens will be given marijuana joints in a social...
Why You Should Fear Carfentanil
Carfentanil is a terrifying substance that can occasionally be found in hospital clinics as well as on the streets. Deadly powerful with an ever-widening availability, carfentanil has the power to take the already-lethal Opioid Crisis to a disaster-level epidemic of...
How Underdogs Beat the Odds of Addiction
This is a loaded statement: How underdogs beat the odds of addiction. Firstly, it presents a few assumptions. That there are two kinds of addicted people, the underdog and the favored. That underdogs might not beat addiction. That there are odds to beat in addiction....
What To Do When Your Spouse Has an Addiction
When you suspect that your spouse has an addiction problem, it’s sometimes difficult to come to grips with the concept that it is happening to someone who you’ve been married to and trust. Many spouses mistake signs of addiction for stress, exhaustion, or burnout....
Busting Myths: Rehab Isn’t Just for the Wealthy
If you were to randomly pick a corporation, a local high school or neighborhood in America and use as a cross-section of the population, a good portion of those in the group could claim a tie-in with addiction. Whether a person has active drug or alcohol addiction, is...
Mental Health, Police, and Drugs
First responders deal with personal trauma as part of their careers. Many police officers have seen things in their jobs that defy description. There is no way for a person to experience crime scenes and dangerous situations for years at a time without taking some of...
From the Frontlines of the War on Addiction
There’s a new ally in the War on Drugs, one that could be the change that we all want to see in the world: a tiny inhaler in the pockets of police officers. What’s in the tiny inhaler is Narcan, a branded form of Naloxone, a narcotic that’s been proven effective...
Drug Courts: What to Know
The Opioid Epidemic isn’t the first drug epidemic that has harmed leagues of people in the United States. The first was perpetuated against the native nations on the continent. For years on end, Indigenous people and their leaders were regularly plied with alcohol...
How Does the Government Curtail Drug Addiction Today?
Clearly, drug addiction is an issue that can deeply affect an entire country. As we speak, the Opioid Crisis is ripping through the United States, but the United States is far from the only country that’s been hit. Russia and much of Europe, Brazil, and Canada are...
The Power of Journaling During Recovery
Addiction is a very individual disease and different people have different methods of coping. Some people choose to relieve stress and emotion through art, others prefer therapy, and some take advantage of a very powerful tool known as journaling. Journaling differs...
Biggest Drug Epidemics
The concept of addiction on a wide scale is nothing new, and will continue to happen for some time. Almost every time period in history has one or several drug epidemics. Over time, while healing has grown and improved, so have methods of finding and making medicine....
Evolution of Alcoholism and Treatment
Alcoholism has long been seen as a vice in most religions, and sometimes, a deadly one. While the first creators of our contemporary alcohol could never have imagined that alcohol would become so popular, it’s our responsibility to mitigate the effects. No one needs...
Phoenix area fentanyl overdose survivor speaks on getting clean
We hear about accidental overdoses with fentanyl all the time, people who don’t know the pill they’re popping is laced with it. So many people we’ve been hearing about are dying. So who would seek it out intentionally? This valley man right here started using fentanyl...
The Relationship Between Drugs and Crime
Drugs and crime typically go hand in hand. The face of addiction often looks like a poor non-white person living in an urban area. As more people become informed, the face of drug addiction has changed: the face of the opioid crisis is now rural and white, which...
Drug Abuse in the Sex Work Industry
The reason that a person becomes involved in the sex work industry can vary greatly. Some were kidnapped and forced into prostitution, some ran away and needed the money for food, and others made the conscious decision to enter the industry as a professional dancer....
Drugs and Public Perception
There is no shortage of stigma still associated with people living with addiction to drugs and alcohol. From the assumption that their addiction is a choice to the assumption that every, or nearly every, homeless person is addicted to drugs, the stigma surrounding...
A Short List of Barriers to Treatment Success
So many things can prevent a person from seeking help, or from finishing a rehabilitation program. Admitting that there is a problem is often the most difficult part of the process, and this can take a person years to face. There is an option for families and loved...
As You Commit to Yourself
Even in cases of severe addiction, it is never recommended that you simply enter the first treatment program that you find. Choosing the right treatment program may be the most important step that you take in your journey to lifelong sobriety. Without making sure that...
Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Arizona
With gorgeous red rock, striking panoramic mountain vistas, stunning sunsets, and nearly three-hundred and sixty five days of sunshine, Arizona makes a name for itself as one of the most picturesque states in the country. Unfortunately, like many other places in the...
The Faces of Addiction
As a society, we are often in denial about the fact that addiction can affect anyone at any point in their life, regardless of things like race, age, gender, socioeconomic status, education, etc. There are plenty of stereotypes to go around about what an addict looks...
Methamphetamine Abuse – Meth Mouth and Other Side Effects
Meth is one of the most addictive drugs available today. It often comes in a crystallized form with a bluish tint, similar in appearance to stained glass. Meth is also available as tiny white rocks and colorless crystals. On the street, meth goes by many different...
Drug Side-Effects: The Comedown, Crash, and Rebound
Regardless of gender, age, or demographic, the use and abuse of drugs has become a universal problem. While many people start taking illicit drugs for recreational purposes, what they fail to realize is that this casual form of use can often be a stepping-stone toward...
Why Enabling Does More Harm Than Good
Battling a drug addiction is never easy to do, but when friends and family accept the addiction, it can make beating the addiction even more difficult. Roughly 22 million people suffered from an addiction to drugs and alcohol in 2005 in America and the numbers have...
Keep Your Job While in Treatment – Use FMLA
There are many people in active addiction who are able to hold down a good job, even though they are addicted to drugs. There often reaches a point when addicts realize that they can’t keep juggling their responsibilities and their addiction. When this happens, many...
Wine – Habit or Addiction?
Wine is the drink of the century. Drinking wine in today’s society is almost considered a personality trait: people own funny custom glasses, sport wine apparel, and constantly joke about turning to a bottle to fix all their troubles. Wine, in a more traditional...
Protecting Employees from Addiction, Part II
Don't miss Part 1 of Protecting Employees from Addiction. Protecting employees is essential to the life and success of a business. While there is no cure for addiction, or guaranteed treatment that will work for everyone, prevention is an effort that is worth a...
Protecting Employees from Addiction, Part I
Millions of people all over the United States abuse drugs and alcohol, and thousands upon thousands don’t make it through the end of the year, with overdoses being the most common drug-related death. With an estimated 15 million people abusing drugs everyday, its...
Recovering Addict Warns of Deadly, Fentanyl-laced Drug
Former addict, currently in recovery, sat down in a deep and personal interview with AZ Family. We've written blogs and pieces discussing the dangers of fentanyl, and his testimony of the truly horrifying dangers only emphasizes what we at Scottsdale Recovery Center...
The Importance of Dual Diagnosis
Addiction is a difficult, deeply complicated illness with layers of sensitivity. Addiction manifests differently in every person, but knowing the warning signs of addiction can help you to recognize when a loved one could be living with addiction. This means that you...
Hole Digging
When I first got sober, almost twelve years ago, I was told at AA that I had to find a sponsor. This was not negotiable. I was in a tender state of mind. Barely able to speak at AA meetings - let alone stop crying long enough to do so. I felt overwhelmed and...
Relapse Rates and the Importance of Rehab
There is no way around the simple truth that, nationally, most people who enter rehab will not remain sober, assuming that they’re able to complete their treatment programs. While this may be seen as a deterrent to some people living with addiction, there are still...
How Binge Drinking Changed the Drinking Game
Going for a drink after work is a cultural norm in workspaces all over the world, and one of the many things to which anyone from any country can relate. With alcohol, of course, there is the potential for abuse, as alcohol is the most-abused drug in the world, and...
Drug Legalization: An International Fight
Nobody missed when one of the most liberal states in the union, the State of California, legalized recreational marijuana. This move came after recreational marijuana was already legal in Colorado, Alaska, Oregon, and the District of Columbia. All over the state, and...
Switzerland’s Experiment with Addiction Treatment
Since a number of existing treatment models offer a dismal success rate, specialists around the world are always working on new and refined ways of treating addiction. Enhancing and broadening the parameters of successful addiction treatments have brought forth new...
Mixing Prescription Medication: The Risks Associated with Poly Drug Use
Poly-drug use is an incredibly dangerous form of substance abuse that involves the simultaneous intake of two or more drugs. Mixing drugs within a short timeframe also classifies as poly-drug use. It is a well-known fact that using illegal drugs such as cocaine,...
Ten Reasons Why Interventions Fail
Addiction recovery is nothing short of a journey and it typically serves everyone differently. When someone you love is struggling with addiction, you’re probably trying to figure out what your first move is. It is often hard to start the conversation, so a usual...
The Real Criminals of the Opioid Epidemic
If the Sackler family isn’t on your radar, they might be soon: in a major and very different approach to fighting the War on Drugs, the Massachusetts Attorney General has implicated the Sacklers as a responsible party in the American Opioid Epidemic. How is this...
Drugs and the Workplace
Nearly 70% of people living with addiction to drugs and alcohol are employed at least part-time. This may come as a shock to many people: given the assumed condition of most people living with addiction, it seems highly unlikely that someone would be able to maintain...
Top Four Benefits of Guided Meditation in Recovery
In the present age, drug rehabilitation and the sobriety process are no longer confined to the conventional techniques of medication and traditional therapies. There are many new approaches that are getting integrated into the process, making it more effective and...
The Benefits of Sober Living Homes
Addiction is a battle that a victim cannot win alone; they need a supportive team to recover from it. Rehabilitation centers offer excellent treatments for alcohol and/or substance abuse recovery, but the post-recovery stage is a critical aspect of the patient’s life....
How Essential Oils Help Manage Withdrawal Symptoms
When a person is addicted to alcohol or drugs, it’s not easy to give up on addiction. The cravings and withdrawals that happen when on a sober journey make it difficult to stay away from drugs you’re addicted to. These symptoms are enough to discourage an addict, or...
Signs of a Relapse
For people struggling with addiction, staying clean can be an everyday struggle and the potential for a relapse is always there. Anything can be a trigger, leading them back to the old, dangerous way of life that involved alcohol and substance abuse. Relapse is more...
PHP and IOP Treatments: A Brief Comparison
In 2014, around 21.5 million people in the US struggled with addiction, and the number of alcohol and drug addicts has only increased since. If a person is addicted to alcohol or drugs, it doesn’t mean they lack morals or willpower. Addiction is a complex disease that...
Unexpected Users
The people most likely to use drugs can be surprising and unexpected to some, but there are groups of people who are vulnerable to addiction to drugs and alcohol, and some of them are not who you would think. Stress affects any and everyone, and addiction doesn’t...
Common Excuses to Avoid Rehab
With all of the reasons that anyone can create to avoid going to the doctor, it’s not hard to imagine that some of the same avoiding and skirting can apply to rehab. The rumors that circulate through communities of drug users that ridicule and make an enemy out of...
Hemp for Addiction
Many are turning to hemp for addiction recovery. Once considered to be a dangerous drug, it is now being used to help individuals kick the habit. Hemp is beginning to show promising results in helping reduce someone’s substance abuse dependence. What is Hemp? Hemp is...
Substance Abuse and Politicians: US, Mexico, and Canada
Politicians and celebrities have in common that, often, life in the spotlight overwhelms them and takes them into the dark of substance abuse. This can present an enormous ethical problem - free use of drugs by politicians leads to shame and public disgrace, though...
The Influence of Drug Cartels
Mexico’s drug cartels are a force to be reckoned, and the Mexican federal government has struggled against them for years. A society in and of themselves, it is estimated that close to a half-million people are working directly for drug cartels, with over three...
Who is Vulnerable to Drug Abuse?
Addiction doesn’t discriminate - people from all walks of life, assuming they’re not living in an isolated indigenous nation, can fall victim to drug and alcohol addiction. Though this will always ring true, there are certain groups of people who are much more...
ERs Now Offering Anti-Addiction Medication
Every day, more than 200 people in the United States die due to a drug overdose. The statistics are truly alarming and the country is faced with a fully fledged overdose epidemic. It is a serious national crisis that not only directly affects a large population of the...
Drug Abuse in Hollywood
Though people dream of a career in the middle of the fame and glamour of Hollywood, there is a dark side to the glitter and gold. Drug addiction has affected many of the Hollywood greats, past and present. While some people working as professionals in the spotlight...
How Rural Areas Became Drug Hubs
The rural United States has suffered a variety of drug epidemics, and the Opioid Crisis is just the most recent. One of the earliest drug epidemics was smoking tobacco - tobacco is one of the original cash crops, and it has been enjoyed throughout the world since it...
The Environmental Impact of Addiction
Humans (and human bodies) are far from the only beings that feel the effects of drug and alcohol abuse. What you don’t know about drugs and alcohol can hurt you, and the environment. From the smoke to the raw materials for the chemicals themselves, drugs and alcohol...
Native American Drug Addiction Treatment
With six recognized racial categories, there are several others residing in the US that have various health and rehabilitation needs. White American, African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander are the six...
Rehab Staff, and How They Help You
Not everyone knows how very deep and thorough a good rehab program must be to provide an addicted person a chance to ensure their survival, and their success. There is, of course, no overnight cure, or even overnight treatment for addiction to drugs and alcohol....
How Pets are Affected by Addiction
Losing a pet is never easy. Some people grieve for years, and some need counseling to get them through this difficult time. Try now to image what would happen if your pet lost you. This is one of the many reasons to steer clear of illicit drugs: you never know who...
Destination Rehab: Arizona
We are in an age of glamor - social media has opened up a beautiful new world of possibilities, and daily life can be documented in a series of selfies and photo-ops. Destination vacations are en vogue in a way that they’ve never been before, but there have been some...
Stress Management Tips for Recovering Addicts
Due to our fast-paced lives, most of us hardly ever get time to relax and take a moment for ourselves. Did you know that the stress of your daily routine can build up and take a toll on your health? According to the World Health Organization, stress is a major problem...
Are You in the Pink Cloud?
If you’re unfamiliar with the term, the pink cloud refers to a phenomenon commonly experienced by people in the early stages of recovery. The term describes a euphoric feeling on the journey to recovery, when the person experiences a high not caused by the drug they...
Specialized Rehabilitation
Think of all of the illegal drugs that you can. Which ones come to mind? What’s funny is that most of the drugs that come to mind have probably been around for a long time, and have been used medicinally for most of that time. It’s no secret that using any illegal...
Drug Addiction in the Trans Community
Remember always that stress is one of the most commonly-cited reasons for drug abuse. Living as a transperson in an uncertain political climate almost always takes a toll - even though there exists a handful of positive transpeople who are public figures, for the most...
First Nations People and Drug Addiction
Indigenous people in the United States were the first to grow, cultivate, and utilize tobacco. When these Indigenous nations first started using tobacco, tobacco had limited and sacred duties. When European colonizers arrived, though, the use for, amount of, and...
What’s Worse?
Drug addiction, though often found in those who have a family history of addiction, can affect anyone. Steering clear of drugs and alcohol is the best way to ensure that you won’t become addicted, but everyone has their guilty pleasures, and for some, drugs are a...
The Worst of the Addictive Drugs
What makes a drug ‘worse’ than others? There’s no one way to say. The toll that addiction to drugs and alcohol can take not just on a person, but also on an entire community, is devastating. Drug addiction makes a nest for drug dealers, who often come with gangs....
Great Tips for Staying Sober
For many people, staying sober is harder than beating drug and alcohol addiction in the first place. Enjoying your sobriety is essential to staying sober. The great news is that anyone can choose to enjoy their sobriety, and make it a safe, fun experience. When you...
Illicit Drugs and Their Damage on Lungs
Drug abuse is referred to as the non-medical use of drugs that may compel the person to develop physical or psychological dependence. People who are inclined towards drugs abusing often think that the only trouble they are going to get into is being caught by the law...
Rising Cigarette Prices Can Effectively Reduce Its Consumption
Despite the adverse effects of smoking on health, more than 37.8 million adults in the US smoke cigarettes. Consequently, an estimated 480,000 people lose their lives every year due to smoking. This is the reason why the government as well as private organizations are...
Weather and Drug Consumption: How Are They Related?
When there are dark clouds looming or it’s been raining for days, you may feel lazy and lethargic. On the other hand, you might feel motivated and focused on bright, sunny days. You can’t deny the impact of weather on your mood and overall health. However, it’s a...
Binge Drinking: Police Officers
While it may sound cliché, alcoholism is a disease that does not discriminate. Anyone can fall victim to the effects of excessive drinking. Even the societal role models, the saviors, and the protectors of the law enforcement system can sometimes fail to protect...
The War on Addiction vs The War on Drugs
There is nothing new about a war on drugs, or a national effort to curtail drug use in the United States. As early as 1784, ‘chronic drunkenness,’ what we call ‘alcoholism’ today, was labeled a disease. One of the first people to diagnose the disease was Dr. Benjamin...
Rehab and Sober Support in the Digital Age
Rehab is tough, but if you’ve finished, then you’re stronger than your addictions. While staying sober is a lifelong battle, we are all fortunate to be in an age where everyone has a community, and a support system. How is this possible? The internet, of course!...
Best Reasons to Consider Rehab
If you didn’t know before, you should know it now: you are valuable. Certainly, any and everyone is valuable for several reasons, but it is extremely important to remember that you are someone who has endured difficulty. It doesn’t make you weak or irresponsible that...
Beware of Online Drug and Alcohol Assessments
Addiction is a complex disease. You may get into substance abuse due to peer pressure or in an attempt to escape the harsh realities of life. Not only does this ruin your lifestyle, but your health also deteriorates due to alcohol and/or drug abuse. It’s not easy to...
Who Does Addiction Hurt?
Drug addiction takes a toll. It can hurt every single person around you when you’re using, even if you feel that your use is controlled. What can keep a person in the dark about their own addiction is denial - whether they insist that they only use drugs in social...
Dangerous Drugs by Country
Instagram has done wonders: the world has become a little smaller, and a little more magical. These days, it’s not hard to find beautiful pictures that glorify a life that centers around traveling, learning, and looking stylish while doing it. Traveling abroad has the...
A Guide to Opioids
At the end of the 1970s, President Nixon established the Drug Enforcement Administration, initiating what we call The War on Drugs. This war, though, has cost far more than expected, lasted for longer than Nixon himself could have imagined, and ultimately done more...
3 Strikes You’re Out: Cocaine Addiction in Major League Baseball
Steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs have long been present throughout sports. An athlete’s career depends on their physical ability to deliver so it shouldn’t come as a huge shock that substances that heighten talent are abused, even if they’re banned. What...
Random Drug Testing in Sports: Why It’s Important
Drug consumption by amateur and professional athletes is a major issue. In 2016, more than 1.81% of athletes tested by the world anti-doping agency had overdosed on drugs. In order to effectively control this growing problem, drug tests have become common in every...
How Much Do We Spend on Drugs?
The question of how much money people in the United States spend on drugs has two answers: a simple one, and one that’s more complex. The simple answer is, ‘more than anyone else in the world’: looking at both prescription and illicit drugs, the number of dollars...
Drugs and the Party Scene
What’s a party drug? The better question is: what’s not a party drug? Generally, drugs that are consumed intravenously don’t make huge waves on the party scene: this makes sense if you consider the monstrous inconvenience of preparing yourself and the drug for use in...
Drug Use by Race and Gender
When someone says, ‘drug addict,’ who comes to mind? Someone you know? Someone you saw passing by? Or a statistic? Anyone can become addicted to drugs, and drugs don’t discriminate against any person. People, however, can discriminate against people, and limit access...
Hide and Seek: Cartel and Organized Crime Members Using Rehab Centers as Hideaways
Drug cartels are notorious for bringing mass amounts of illicit drugs across the border. Some of the most dangerous cartels are centered in Mexico and the drug-related violence in the country is at record levels, even now in 2018. Organized crime members are...