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...
Signs of Heroin Addiction
While not all signs of heroin addiction are easy to spot, others are obvious. A person whose behavior, mood, or health drastically changes for no apparent reason may show you that they are abusing the...
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...
Symptoms of Vicodin Abuse
Doctors often prescribe painkillers after a surgical procedure, when a patient is dealing with chronic pain conditions, or when someone has a disease. Painkillers, although helpful for eliminating pain, also have the potential for abuse...
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...