Addictive Properties of Popular Drugs
What makes a drug addictive? The easy answer is simply to say that exposure to some substances carries the risk, and that people should stay away if they don’t want to become addicted. But that’s the simple answer. The actual answer is far more complex: it begins with a person’s genetic makeup, and to an…
Building Healthy Relationships Post-Recovery
One of the biggest challenges recovering addicts face is trying to rebuild those special relationships with the people closest to them. At Arizona Addiction Recovery Center, we encourage our clients and their families to enroll in our family guidance and counseling program, in an effort to heal as a unit. The program is designed to…
The Absolute Danger of Synthetic Drugs
As if the danger of drugs whose names are well-known to the average person weren’t enough, there is a new danger in the world of recreational drugs: synthetic drugs. Synthetic drugs are a relatively new problem – the most popular ones have only been in use for a few decades. Unlike heroin and cocaine, both…
How Rehab Works
The first step to resolving a problem is admitting that the problem exists, but that first step is often the most difficult. When it comes to addiction, many people have a difficult time differentiating between ‘partying’ and ‘having a good time’ and the steady habits that become addiction requiring rehab. Others just see their drug…
Recovery: Secret Society
I remember growing up with the preconceived notion that all addicts were weak minded and unsalvageable. The powerless “junkie” in the alleyway was a threat to my self righteous ignorance. If addiction was not a matter of will power, then that would mean I was susceptible based solely on my genetic predispositions and less than…
Drug Addiction in Children and Teens
Many people can’t face addiction – the sight of someone they love struggling to maintain control of their lives can be overwhelming. One person’s drug addiction can affect the lives of everyone around them. Any parent, for example, will tell you that they don’t want to see their child in pain, but dealing with addiction…
Personality Disorders That Coexist with Substance Abuse
There are several reasons that trigger substance abuse among individuals. It may not always be the factor of curiosity alone that leads one towards substance abuse. It can be social and personal factors as well that can compel you towards finding relief in the effects rendered by illicit substances. A majority of the illicit substance…
How Addiction Impacts the Foster Care System
No one wants to stay in foster care, but certain circumstances can lead you to spend your precious childhood days away from your own home. Whether your parents passed away, they abandoned you, or can’t take care of you due to their financial problems, you may be sent to foster care to live a better…
Opioid Addiction: A Growing Problem in Orange County, CA
Opioids are prescription drugs that relieve chronic pain and are often prescribed to alleviate discomfort after surgery. It’s safe to take these drugs when a qualified doctor advises you to use them to improve your health. But if you ignore your prescription and over-consume drugs for extended periods, nothing can save you from getting addicted…
Art Therapy During Rehabilitation Treatment
Drug addiction recovery is a complicated process. Treatment that involves several different therapies can benefit patients in many ways. The ultimate purpose of the process is to ensure optimal recovery and long-term sobriety. Because each person’s experience is different, providing our patients with a great variety of treatment options has been extremely efficient. Our professionals…
