PTSD and Alcohol Abuse
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) initially begins after a traumatic event and slowly develops over time. People can have PTSD for several years before they recognize the need for treatment. In the meantime, they may turn...
How Addiction Affects Children
When a parent or other family member is addicted to drugs and alcohol, it affects those around them. However, the primary effect is on their children who witness the problem grow progressively worse each day....
Does Insurance Cover Rehab?
Does insurance cover rehab? Treatment centers in Arizona accept most insurance providers, as well as Medicaid. A treatment specialist can help you determine what type of insurance you have and what type of treatment your...
What is Psychotherapy?
What is psychotherapy? It is an evidence-based therapy that treatment specialists use to help clients with mental disorders. Psychotherapy is a form of talk therapy where a counselor listens to the client and responds with...
Psychotherapy vs. Counseling
Although addiction has no cure, treatment affords you the opportunity to achieve recovery. Learning how to manage your symptoms is a major part of recovery. Treatments like psychotherapy vs counseling are extremely helpful. But what...
Do I Have a Drinking Problem?
Asking yourself, “Do I have a drinking problem?” often means you already know you do but are scared to face the issue. At any rate, if you are tired of coping with a life of...
Substance Abuse Assessment
When struggling with any type of substance use, you may wonder where you are on the spectrum between normal use and addiction. There are stages and phases of use that range from regular use of...
How To Fight Addiction
Drug and alcohol addiction grips the lives of many Americans who struggle for a way to get sober and stay that way. Hence, learning how to fight addiction prepares a person to feel confident. Additionally,...
Recognizing Signs of Anxiety
Anxiety is a common co-occurring disorder found in individuals with a substance use disorder. The physical signs of addiction often mask signs of anxiety or other mental issues driving a person to continue using drugs...