Every year, more than 47,000 people die in the United States because of an opioid overdose. The opioid crisis, which includes prescription painkiller, heroin, and fentanyl, is at peak levels. The epidemic is especially bad in larger cities such as Scottsdale, Arizona. An Arizona heroin addiction treatment center helps stem the tide of drug addiction…
There are more men in the United States struggling with drugs and alcohol addiction than women, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The reason behind this is that men respond differently to seeking help compared to women. Men, therefore, tend to suffer more effects and struggle in their recovery process. As we celebrate…
To answer the question, what are opiates, they are simply drugs derived from or related to opium. These are drugs that bind to opiate receptors in the brain; when misused, they can become habit forming and require help for people to discontinue their use. Currently, it is acceptable to use opiates for pain when a…
CBT and DBT are common therapeutic methods that treat many different mental conditions. These treatments are Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) respectively. It is understandable to have questions about these common therapeutic models. Today we are taking a closer look to define DBT vs CBT. What Is CBT? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy…
Adderall withdrawal symptoms commonly occur in people that have formed a chronic dependence on the drug or have gone on an Adderall binge. Either way, no one that takes the medication is free and clear of withdrawing after they stop its use. People have prescribed Adderall for attention deficit disorder ADD or ADHD; it is…
One of the most important things to know about recovery from substance abuse is that quitting the drug or alcohol is the easy part. Once you rip off the Band-Aid that’s been obscuring you from your own self is when the real work begins. Establishing a set of coping skills to rely on will benefit…
Mental illness and substance abuse disorders often exist as co-occurring disorders. While it can be difficult to discern which disorder came first, there are mental illnesses that develop as the result of a substance. These illnesses are known as substance-induced mood disorders. A substance-induced mood disorder refers to episodes of depressive or manic states that…
Witnessing a loved one struggling with an alcohol use disorder can be isolating, exhausting, and heartbreaking. Trying to figure out how to help an alcoholic can feel equally difficult, as part of the disease deals with deeply entrenched denial. However, there are certain tactics you can use to help an alcoholic family member. According to…
First incepted in 1999 as a response to the growing awareness of how stress impacts the mind and body, Stress Awareness Month celebrates its 20th year throughout the month of April. About Stress Awareness Month According to the American Institute of Stress, the definition of stress is yet to be decided. Many people often conflate…
Gender specific rehab refers to drug rehabilitation programs that are gender exclusive. There are a variety of advantages to going to a gender specific treatment facility that includes biological, psychological, and sociological aspects. What is Addiction? It’s important to clarify first what addiction is, as there are a variety of differing perspectives when it comes…