Addiction Treatment Blog

One of the biggest motivators behind seeking out addiction treatment is the goal of having a new, sober lifestyle. Part of this includes new hobbies and interests that don't revolve around alcohol or drug use which can be a...

The struggles of addiction recovery are both physical and psychological as the body and mind start healing from the damage done by substance abuse. For many of those in recovery, this comes with concerns of self-harm or suicide. Providing easy and instant access to...

Anxiety and addiction are both conditions that can impact someone their entire life. Whether you or someone you know has struggled with either, it's important to understand the connection between them to be better prepared the...

It's pretty common to see people on social media enjoy a glass of wine after a long day or planning to meet up with friends for a few drinks on the weekend. Alcohol is a drug, and it carries with it a risk of addictive behavior, especially if you drink consistently...

Entering rehab for drug or alcohol addiction is the beginning of your recovery journey. Because addiction is a lifelong disease, recovery also lasts for your entire life in order to help you handle future impulses and cravings. Without proper treatment, your recovery...

Anxiety can be difficult to manage during addiction recovery, especially if it stems from an underlying mental illness that's co-occurring with substance use disorder, or SUD. Whether your anxiety was present before addiction...

If you've seen news about pandemic restrictions lifting and the various new ways groups are socializing, you may have noticed an increase in talks about the sober curious movement. Sober curiosity is meant to help those...

Substance abuse is a condition in which a person recognizes that the continued use of drugs and alcohol is detrimental to their health, but they have no way to stop using because their body is dependent on it. Without a doubt,...

Entering into a treatment program at a rehab facility is a decision that takes careful consideration given the commitment recovery demands. To make sure every consideration is accounted for, America's Rehab Campus chose to open...

The COVID-19 pandemic put a heavy strain on the resources needed to address an already concerning substance abuse epidemic. To help find new solutions, researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse have started pouring more...

Mental illness and addiction to drugs or alcohol is more common than you might think. Experts from the National Institute on Drug Abuse have found that nearly half of those who report substance abuse problems also have a mental...

Having one too many drinks every now and then isn't cause for too much concern, but that changes when alcohol is frequently used in excess. Chronic alcohol abuse and binge drinking are two separate issues even though they feed...

In 2021, over 100,000 Americans lost their lives to drug overdoses. Therefore, it's important to receive the most comprehensive care possible when you decide to break the chains of addiction. Typically, detox programs are a first...

If you're like thousands of other Americans who have joined the sober curious movement, you're wondering if reducing or fully ending your alcohol consumption could have a positive impact on your life. You may also understand how...

Equity and inclusion are important topics, and during this conversation on the ARCast podcast, which took place on Pride Day, Miss Violet talked about the training ARC team members had on these subjects. Equity and Inclusion...

How Do We Help Our Children Not Fall Into Addiction?Whether it be through media or other children, exposure to drugs and alcohol can happen at a very young age. As a parent, it's impossible to know everything your little one has seen or heard throughout the day which...

Labor Day weekend is almost here which means family and friends gathered together to celebrate with an extra day off work and beautiful weather. The festivities are meant as a chance to escape from the regular stress of daily life and work, but it's not so simple for...

When a person struggles with addiction, it is very difficult to make the decision to get into treatment. And sometimes, the process of getting care can seem confusing and complicated, making it even harder to get started once you are ready to do so. The more insight...

With pandemic restrictions lifted and people getting back into their normal social routines, how that time is spent has started to be questioned by those part of a movement called sober curiosity. Spurred in part by the focus...

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) and is meant to be a time where community members gather to mourn and remember those who have been lost to drug overdose. Due to a rise in drug use spurred by the pandemic,...