Why Your Sobriety Birthday Should Be Celebrated
Have you ever received a trophy for something you achieved? If yes, doesn’t it feel amazing? And if not, don’t you wish that you did? Trophies are a tangible reward for your achievements. In a glorious structure, they symbolize your achievements. They make you feel recognized, unique and accomplished. But more importantly, they make you…
How to Utilize Your Money After Rehab
You’re on your way on to the rest of your life after rehab, and that is an amazing accomplishment. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is a difficult process – as good as huge amounts of substances may have made you feel in the past, ridding yourself of them and conquering addiction is a different journey. Making…
Common Triggers for Recovering People
Completing drug rehabilitation is no small feat. You have to have the opportunity for rehab (a luxury not granted to every person), and the rehabilitation program itself has to be well-rounded. You need plenty of support from social networks, easy access to medical and psychological support at any time, and most importantly, a strong will…
5 Benefits of Long-term Life Support
Sobriety isn’t a short term fix. Even after completing a drug rehabilitation treatment program, you will still need ongoing support from loved ones around you as well as therapists and medical professionals. Many stressful situations you didn’t expect may occur, and you will face many relapse triggers in real-life situations. Rehab will make you much…
Drug Abuse Treatment: Indulging In Self-Care
One of the main reasons why treatment programs are not pursued by people suffering from addiction is due to negative assumptions pertaining to the recovery process. Recovery, inarguably, is extremely challenging, but there are simple and easy-to-implement ways that can help you manage your addiction better. You can make your journey towards recovery smoother by…
Maintaining Sobriety: Surrounding Yourself With Like-Minded People
You have completed your treatment and you’re ready to go home. But nothing is the same anymore: you have changed. Now, you are a new person. You are sober, and you are committed to remaining that way. Who you choose to surround yourself with will either encourage your sobriety, or jeopardize it completely. So how…
Addiction Recovery: Nutrition and Exercise
Recovering from addiction involves eliminating toxins from the body and re-establishing physical and mental wellbeing. Addicts need more just detox: eating a well-balanced diet and exercising regularly are key elements in maintaining good health during recovery. Here at Arizona Addiction Recovery Center, we offer our patients quality nutritional services to further assist their bodies in…
7 Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Stay Sober in Arizona
It’s not every year that Cinco de Mayo falls on a Saturday. But for 2018 it does, making the opportunity for celebrating the Mexican army’s victory over France (Battle of Puebla, 1862) more lively. The holiday isn’t just for those with family history tied to the culture, Cinco de Mayo is an Arizona statewide favorite….
When Social Drinking Turns Into Alcoholism
People often have a hard time determining if their drinking habits, or the drinking habits of their loved one or spouse, are “normal”. What exactly is a social drinker versus an alcoholic? How do you know when it’s time to get help? This article will help you understand the difference between a social drinker and…
What is the Difference Between Drug Rehab and Sober Living Homes?
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”] What are the differences between going the route of sober living & recovery housing versus drug rehab for those fighting addiction? Basically, the only similarities between drug rehab centers and sober living homes (also referred to as addiction…
