Addiction Treatment Blog

Addiction, known as substance use disorder, is a lifelong disease that impacts both the body and mind. Our brain is responsible for everything our body does even if we aren't actively thinking about it. Passive functions such as...

Drug addiction is a complicated disease. Unlike many other health conditions, there is no simple, straightforward treatment plan that is going to work for everyone. Rather, there are numerous types of therapy that can be used to...

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a type of opioid antagonist. That means it is a drug that has the ability to reverse the effects of opioids. This is a powerful drug, one that can be life saving when a person is overdosing. Given as a shot or as a nasal spray, this...

Opioids are powerful drugs necessary for the treatment of severe and acute injuries and illnesses when pain is significant. However, misuse of them is a big risk. That is why most doctors will offer these drugs when they are the...

National Fentanyl Awareness Day is on May 10th, and this will be the first year that it's recognized in a national light. It is quite an important day because of the lack of knowledge that surrounds this opioid, though those who...

America's Rehab Campus has officially released its first podcast episode of The ARCast with special guest Ray Benitez, our very own Intensive Outpatient Program Supervisor. Hosted by the amazing Buddha and accompanied by NFL legend Vance Johnson and ARC marketing...

The period immediately following the last time a drug is used is known as the detoxification period and often comes with withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms are the result of dependencies formed during drug use being broken once the drug is no longer available to...

Addiction is not a disease that happens to someone else. It can happen to many people. When it occurs within your family, you could be at a loss of what to do to stop it. And, for an estimated 100,306 people from 2020 to 2021,...

There's no drug that should be considered safer than another based on its withdrawal symptoms. That being said, it's good to know what to expect from some of the most impactful drugs and their withdrawal symptoms. Addiction and substance abuse cause severe changes to...

It is not uncommon for people who have a mental health disorder to develop addiction. At the same time, it's not uncommon for those with addiction to develop a mental health disorder like depression or anxiety. Since both are so...

Today, America's Rehab Campuses for addiction treatment is celebrating a major milestone. America's Rehab Campus is proud to announce its five-year anniversary! Since opening its doors in 2017, ARC has helped residents of Arizona...

America's Rehab Campuses specializes in the treatment of alcohol and drug use disorders in Arizona. If you or a loved one want to overcome addiction, we can help. It's important to choose a treatment facility that will assist you...

According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), nearly 15 million people over the age of 12 have Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The CDC says that excessive alcohol use includes any drinking for pregnant women and young adults under the legal...

Approximately 95,000 Americans die from alcohol-related illnesses every year. In Arizona alone, there were more than 2,000 opioid-related deaths in 2021. In order to avoid becoming a statistic, it's important to seek drug and...

Making the decision to seek out substance abuse treatment is a difficult one to make, but the reward is always worth it. Navigating the world of addiction treatment and rehab can feel overwhelming at times. While telling your...

Making the decision to seek out addiction treatment for yourself or a loved one is a monumental first step towards a life free of addiction. Being able to complete a drug or alcohol rehab program takes a commitment of time,...

Making the decision to go to rehab is a very important one for your future. It should be made with a clear focus on your own goals and expectations. You need to do this for yourself. Yet, many people find themselves unable to...

Addiction is an extremely difficult disease to manage and overcome on your own. What makes addiction even harder to address is that it can manifest in anyone regardless of their circumstances. That being said, there are certain...

Knowing you need drug and alcohol addiction treatment is a big step in getting help. Coming to that decision isn't easy, but it is something you need to do if you are unable to stop using substances or they've impacted your life...

Once you make the decision to enter into drug and alcohol treatment, you'll be able to focus on fixing what's happening to you right now. That often includes working on breaking dependence on drugs and working through past trauma. It may mean learning how to manage...