Addiction Treatment Blog

Setting boundaries is something we all struggle with from time to time. Often times it's to spare the feelings of someone we care about or the situation is too much to want to deal with directly so we just let it keep going on instead. Everyone deserves an environment...

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) The use of intensive outpatient programs can be found in multiple fields to treat a variety of conditions. When an IOP is part of a drug or alcohol addiction program, it typically means that the individual was not in a situation...

Addiction and substance abuse treatment can seem like a daunting task to undertake given the time and energy it takes to complete. It's important to think ahead of treatment and how much time is still left to be enjoyed without the weight of addiction slowing things...

One concern that many individuals and families have about substance abuse and addiction treatment is making sure that the costs can be covered so that once treatment is done, money isn't a new stressor. America's Rehab Campuses is proud to serve our Arizona residents,...

The world of alcohol abuse and addiction is far more common than most of us would hope, but also expect. Drinking is seen as the thing to do when partying or needing to unwind and with such a stressful world we live in, many are more than happy to oblige and grab a...

You've likely heard about dopamine in one way or another when it comes to talks about addiction. It's not just drugs that can have an impact on dopamine release and regulation, anything that we expect a reward from can trigger a dopamine rush. When someone steps out...

Addiction is a lifelong disease that, while having no cure, can be successfully treated through proper use of addiction treatment. The process of treatment begins with a period of detoxing, the time of adjustment your mind and body have to make when returning to a...

Substance abuse is nothing new to a large majority of us. Whether we've experienced it firsthand, seen someone going through it or have simply watched it play out on TV, we've become accustomed to its existence. When something like substance abuse becomes normalized,...

Both Adderall and Ritalin are used widely in the United States to help treat those diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. The stimulant drugs help to reduce mental clutter that decreases an individual's ability to access their working...

When the time comes to start asking these questions surrounding quitting alcohol, it typically means that it's time to start the process itself. Wondering what happens when you stop drinking is only natural given how severe it's portrayed in the media. While most...

Drug abuse is one of the most concerning conditions on the rise in the US with over 10% of individuals claiming to be addicted to drugs or alcohol. The reason for this growth can be attributed to many sources such as normalization through media, lack of proper care...

Understanding the impacts alcohol abuse has on our mental health can help us make better decisions when it comes to drinking and moderation. Much like taking a cigarette break, having a drink or two is often used to unwind and decompress from a stressful day or...

Addiction is a diagnosable disease that impacts millions of Americans every year. One reason that addiction is so prevalent is the simple fact that so many substance are addictive. Everything from the caffeine in a morning cup of coffee to hard, illicit drugs that...

There's a reason that a night of drinking can lead to a rough hangover the next morning. This is because alcohol abuses both the mind and body during use, inhibiting all measures of self-regulation and control that make our daily lives comfortable and pleasant....

Right now our country is fighting to combat and understand the opioid epidemic that's ravaging communities across the nation. The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines opioids for us, covering the most common types of opioid seen. "Opioids are a class of drugs that...

Making the decision to take a drug for the first time is the first step towards lifelong use. Drugs have a bad habit of altering the chemical makeup in our brain which impairs how well it functions and its ability to regulate mood and demeanor. The brain is our most...

The moment someone stops taking opiate is the moment the clock starts ticking on potentially life threatening withdrawal symptoms. The prevalence of opioid addiction has risen to impacting over 12 million people in the United States alone which is why learning about...

Addiction is a diagnosable disease that impacts millions of Americans every year. One reason that addiction is so prevalent is the simple fact that so many substances are addictive. Everything from the caffeine in a morning cup of coffee to hard, illicit drugs that...

Delirium tremens, or DTs, is the state one enters when beginning the withdrawal process from heavy alcohol or drug abuse with the former being the more common cause. It's a severe reaction from the brain and nervous system as it attempts to reconcile the lack of...

A drug rehab program can help you or your loved one develop a healthier lifestyle and recover from the many harmful effects of addiction. Drug and alcohol rehab facilities are located all throughout the U.S. to help those in need who suffer from substance use...