Alcohol Addiction
Substance abuse disorder of any sort is deteriorating to one’s mental and physical health, however, there is one type of addiction that hides in plain sight and does the most damage – alcoholism. Alcohol addiction or alcoholism is a type of substance abuse disorder where a person gets the uncontrollable cravings to drink alcohol. This…
6 Countries With The Worst Drug Problems
The United States is believed to be home to the world’s worst drug problems. Although this is a known fact, other countries also experience high rates of drug addiction and abuse. To make things worse, not a lot of these countries offer solutions and if there is any, addicts often do not get the treatment…
Naltrexone Implants for Addiction
Treatments for opiate addiction have certainly evolved over the years. Scientists have developed amazing ways to help people recover from substance abuse and regain control over their lives. One of the most popular drugs used in helping treat addiction is Naltrexone. This drug is an opioid antagonist that blocks the receptors from registering the effects…
Dangers of Long-term Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol is probably one of the easiest substances to get hold of and abuse. Because it is found in wine, beer, and spirits, it is an easy thing to abuse since it can simply be drunk. While a bottle of beer or a glass of wine may not hurt anyone, it starts to become alarming…
Is Gabapentin a Legitimate Treatment for Drug Abuse?
American illicit drug culture has infiltrated the “legal” market as drug pushers have found a loophole in the system that has opened the floodgates to the hypocrisy in the law and addiction treatment. Again, this isn’t based on malice aforethought but the triggers that arise during the drug and alcohol withdrawal process and how medication-assisted…
The Weight of Alcoholism
Alcohol abuse and addiction is a public health crisis that has been ongoing for at least the last several centuries. Ancient civilizations in and around present-day India were the first to ferment grain into alcohol. Civilizations around the Mediterranean Sea are credited with brewing the world’s first beer. It was weak stuff, of course, and…
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…
Understanding the Long-Term Impact a DUI Can Have on Your Life
“I’ll drive, I’m only going to have one drink”. Drinking and driving can be a very dangerous combination. While under the influence of any substance, it isn’t smart to operate a vehicle or convince yourself you’re capable of doing so. Many people drink and drive because they would rather save money on transportation like cabs…
Choosing the Right Addiction Treatment
It can be difficult finding the right addiction treatment program that suits your needs. At Arizona Addiction Recovery Center, you’ll find that we offer a variety of treatment programs for all types of addiction. Whether you are seeking help for yourself, a friend, or family member, we can assist in finding the ideal form of…
Top 10 Signs of Alcohol Abuse
Understanding the signs of alcohol abuse is the first step in possibly saving the life of someone you love, or maybe even your own. Many signs of alcohol abuse are similar to those of recreational drinkers. The biggest difference often lies in the severity of the effects excessive drinking has on the mind and body….
