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Aprilโ€™s Alcohol Awareness Month: The Impact of Alcohol

Alcohol is one of the most widely used substances in the United States, but itโ€™s also one of the most...

14 Signs of Liver Damage from Alcohol

Alcohol affects the liver more than any other organ in the body. The liver works hard to filter toxins, break...

Adderall Addiction: When Focus Turns Into Dependency

Adderall is often seen as a quick fix for focus and productivity. Whether itโ€™s cramming for finals or meeting tight...

Is Addiction Hereditary? Insights Into Genes and Addiction

Addiction affects millions of people, leaving families and individuals wondering, “Why does it happen?” and “Is addiction hereditary?” Itโ€™s a...

Dry January: Health Trend or a Sign to Reevaluate Drinking?

Dry January has taken the world by storm, with millions participating in the challenge every year. The idea is simple:...

Benzo Overdose Awareness: Recognizing The Risks

Benzodiazepines, often known as โ€œbenzos,โ€ are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States for treating anxiety, insomnia,...

Are Hallucinogens More Addictive Than You Think?

Hallucinogens, commonly referred to as psychedelics or hallucinogenic drugs, have gained popularity, especially among young adults. According to the National...

Alcohol Poisoning vs. Being Drunk: What’s the Difference?

Most people have experienced or seen what it’s like to be drunk, but few realize how quickly drinking too much...

Is Alcohol a Stimulant or Depressant? What You Should Know

If youโ€™ve ever wondered, โ€œIs alcohol a stimulant or depressant?โ€ itโ€™s important to know that alcohol is scientifically classified as...

The Reality of Marijuana Induced Psychosis

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is one of the most widely used psychoactive substances in the world. While many people...

How to Avoid Alcohol Blackouts: A Comprehensive Guide

Alcohol is a common social lubricant, often enjoyed responsibly by millions of people worldwide. However, when consumed in excessive quantities,...

How Long Does it Take to Rewire the Brain After Addiction?

One of the most common questions from those starting this journey is, “How long does it take to rewire the...

Understanding Prescription Drug Abuse

Prescription drugs, when used correctly, are essential in treating a wide range of medical conditions. However, the misuse of these...

Getting Honest: Is Marijuana Addictive?

In recent years, discussions surrounding marijuana use have become increasingly prevalent, with shifting perceptions and evolving attitudes towards its recreational...

Navigating Recovery: A Guide to Residential Treatment

When facing addiction or mental health challenges, finding the right path to healing is essential. Residential treatment, also known as...

Meth Psychosis: The Critical Details

In the heart of Arizona, our community faces a growing challenge posed by substance abuse, with methamphetamine being a particularly...

Understanding the Stages of Addiction

In the realm of addiction, the journey toward recovery is a complex and multifaceted process. Whether it’s the subtle recognition...

Opioid’s Deadly Grip Finding Hope and a Way Out

In the complex landscape of addiction, opioids have intensified the challenges in the ongoing crisis, casting a daunting shadow over...

The Connection Between Alcohol Blackout and Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol blackouts are a terrifying reality for many problem drinkers. โ€œBlackoutsโ€ โ€“ or memory loss during or after drinking, are...

Remembering and Healing on Overdose Awareness Day

With the end of August comes a significant day of remembrance and reflection – Overdose Awareness Day, observed on August...

Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms: What You Need to Know

In a world grappling with the opioid crisis, opiates pose a significant challenge for individuals suffering from addiction. Their grip...

The Alarming Trend of Opioids in Cocaine: What You Need to Know

In recent years, overdose deaths have continued to rise in the US, surpassing the combined total deaths that occurred in...

Evidence Based Treatment Benefits

Consider these sobering statistics: there were 107,622 drug overdose deaths in the United States during 2021, an increase of nearly...

Is it Time to Visit a Rehab Center?

Wondering if itโ€™s time to go to a rehab center? Chances are, if youโ€™re reading this, the answer is yes....

Is a Cognitive Approach Beneficial During Addiction Treatment?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy treatment that offers a hands-on, practical, cognitive approach to problem-solving. We...

Benzo Withdrawal Symptoms

Benzodiazepinesโ€”often known as โ€œBenzosโ€โ€”for short, is the class of drug that includes Valium, Xanax, and Klonopin, among others. Benzo withdrawal...

Overdose Symptoms: Every 5 Minutes in America

For the last few years, weโ€™ve kept a close eye on the annual overdose stats and faithfully reported what we...

Addictive Drugs: The Family’s Role

The old adage is true: addiction is a family disease. Those who have fallen into addictive drugs typically need family...

Signs a Loved One May be Suffering from Addiction to Pills

Prescription drugs โ€“ much like anything else โ€“ can be lifesaving when used as intended but can often turn into...

Detox for Alcohol: Is it Safe to Do at Home?

At home detox for alcohol or benzodiazepines (drugs like Valium, Xanax, Ativan), can seem easier, less expensive and more comfortable,...

How to Help An Addict

To anyone wondering how to help an addict, here is the bottom line up front: You canโ€™t fix themโ€”there is...

Signs of Addiction

Oddly, it can be astonishingly difficult to diagnose oneself as an alcoholic or an addict. Being able to see the...

Current Opioid Crisis

We are in an opioid crisis that is taking lives relentlessly. Tragic Deaths Due to the Opioid Crisis Swainson Brown...

How Long Do You Need to Stay in Treatment For Lasting Recovery?

Letโ€™s be honestโ€”choosing the right treatment center for the right length of time can make the difference between life and...

The New Meth Addiction Crisis

For years now, we have heard about the seemingly never-ending scourge of the opioid epidemic. In fact, on this blog,...

How to Choose The Right Arizona Addiction Treatment Center

With many options for rehab in the Scottsdale area, choosing the best addiction treatment center can be overwhelming! Hereโ€™s where...

Americaโ€™s Overdose Problem

As weโ€™ve written about before on this blog, America is in the midst of an overdose epidemic of epic proportions...

What is an Addict?

What exactly makes someone a drug addict, an alcoholic, or a substance abuser? For those struggling with substance abuse habits...

Overdose Crisis: A Battle for Survival

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published its ever-more grim overdose statistics, and itโ€™s not looking good....

Record Setting Drug Overdose Rates

Drug overdoses are again on the rise as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. As we reported earlier, fatal ODs surged...

The Hidden Epidemic: Pandemic Spike in Overdoses

New data is pointing to a dangerous nationwide uptick in drug overdoses since the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic. Recent...

How Addiction Affects the Brain

First things first: understanding what drives addiction is not generally enough to beat it. However – an understanding of the...

Overdose Deaths Have Dropped But Remain Shockingly High

Recent figures released by the Centers for Disease Control indicate that 2018 saw the first decline in drug overdose deaths...

Does Rehab Work?

As Shawn took a seat on his first day of treatment, the group counselor stood up and issued a dire...

The Rise of Synthetic Opioids and Their Impact on Overdoses

For the first time in over three decades, the US in 2018 recorded a drop in the number of drug...

Opioid Epidemic Evidence Overdose Stats for 2017

An Opioid Epidemic Early estimates suggest that 2017 is the deadliest year yet for drug overdoses in America. Some 72,000...

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