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4 Ways Rehab Helps You Kick Drug Use for Good

4 Ways Rehab Helps You Kick Drug Use for Good

Whether you've experienced it yourself or through someone you know, it's no secret that getting an addicted individual to agree to treatment can be difficult. Some may fear the withdrawal symptoms that come from breaking drug...

4 Signs That You May Need Rehab

4 Signs That You May Need Rehab

Committing to seeking treatment for drug or alcohol addiction can be difficult if you're unsure whether or not you need help. If drug or alcohol use is negatively impacting your life, it's likely time to attend rehab. America's...

15 Warning Signs of Drug Abuse

15 Warning Signs of Drug Abuse

Red flags for drug abuse differ according to the type of drug being abused. For example, someone using methamphetamine or cocaine will act fidgety and manic while people abusing heroin or prescription pain pills may "nod off"...

What Types Of Therapy Can Be Used To Treat Alcoholism?

What Types Of Therapy Can Be Used To Treat Alcoholism?

Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), has been around for as long as the effects of alcohol were known and the substance was readily available. Many people seek out alcohol as a means to unwind after work or make a social situation more relaxed. Drinking in...

What Are The Five Rules to Recovery?

What Are The Five Rules to Recovery?

The journey of recovery is one of new experiences and growth as you take back control of your life from the grasp of addiction. That's not to say the journey can't be challenging, but there are five rules you can use to guide your recovery towards long-term sobriety....

What Are Five Types of Therapy That Can Be Used To Treat Alcoholism?

What Are Five Types of Therapy That Can Be Used To Treat Alcoholism?

Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), has been around for as long as the effects of alcohol were known and the substance was readily available. Many people seek out alcohol as a means to unwind after work or make a social situation more relaxed. Drinking in...

What Is the First Step in the Addiction Treatment?

What Is the First Step in the Addiction Treatment?

Once you've agreed to treatment, the unknown of what's going to happen next can feel overwhelming. To help you have a better idea of what to expect, we'll dive into the first step of addiction treatment that helps set you up for a successful recovery, medical detox....

What Are the Goals of Addiction Treatment?

What Are the Goals of Addiction Treatment?

If you're entering treatment for a substance use disorder, or SUD, then you've likely got sobriety in mind as the primary goal. While achieving initial sobriety is indeed the first step in treatment, the ultimate goal is to help prepare you for long-term sobriety. At...

Is It Possible to Still Work and Recover?

Is It Possible to Still Work and Recover?

Going through interviews and preparing for your first day back at work during recovery can feel stressful at times. It's important to take a step back and realize that you wouldn't even be here if you hadn't achieved the monumental goal of sobriety. You've overcome...

Staying Sober This Valentine’s Day

Staying Sober This Valentine’s Day

Every holiday poses a unique struggle for those in recovery, and Valentine's Day is no exception. Single or in a relationship, it's impossible to escape the extra pressure to buy gifts and "wow" someone special in your life. Being told to create lifelong memories that...

10 Guiding Principles of Recovery, What Are They?

10 Guiding Principles of Recovery, What Are They?

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has developed a comprehensive guide to recovery from addiction, called the 10 Guiding Principles of Recovery. These principles aim to define what recovery is and provide a framework for individuals...

New Year, Start Your Recovery Now!

New Year, Start Your Recovery Now!

If you're wondering how to make the most out of the new year, take a moment to think about your relationship with drug or alcohol use. With half of all Americans having used illicit drugs in the last year, it may come as no surprise to learn that thousands of addicted...

Are You Sober Curious in 2023?

Are You Sober Curious in 2023?

Now that we're on the other side of the most recent pandemic, Americans are starting to to spend more time with friends and family again. While the pandemic saw an increase in drug and alcohol abuse, there are counter-culture...

New Year, New You: Start Your Recovery Now

New Year, New You: Start Your Recovery Now

Every New Year's celebration focuses on celebrating the previous year while looking forward to the things we want to accomplish in the next. Anyone struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol can take the chance to make a pledge to their health by starting...

Going Into 2023, How Do I Help My Recovery?

Going Into 2023, How Do I Help My Recovery?

As you prepare for the coming New Year celebrations, you may be wondering what your resolution will be. If you're currently in recovery, or plan to be, then your goals will likely be related to achieving and maintaining long-term sobriety. But how do you know which...

Ring in the New Year With Help From Your Addiction

Ring in the New Year With Help From Your Addiction

The New Year is all about taking a look at your life and deciding on what you'll work on the following year. Anything from committing a gym routine to learning a new skill can be used as a New Year's resolution, but not everyone has the same goals. If you're battling...

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from the ARC

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from the ARC

'Tis the season of celebrating what's most important to us. A time of reflection upon friends, family, spirituality, and your personal life as you appreciate the good and think about how to handle the bad. Those of you dealing with an addiction during the holidays may...

Celebrate Sober This Holiday Season

The end of the year brings with it some of the most beloved celebrations and holidays. Everyone takes time to look back on their year and take stock of what they've overcome and what they're thankful for. Being in recovery during...

3 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Relapse 

3 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Relapse 

The holidays are here and that means it's time for fun and festivities for everyone, but those of you in recovery know that this is easier said than done. A large part of many holiday traditions involve drinking to celebrate the occasion, whether it's a work party for...

Ways To Be Mindful This Holiday Season

Ways To Be Mindful This Holiday Season

Being in recovery during the holidays can be extremely challenging as stress and pressure mount and start to put a strain on your sobriety. One of the best ways to get through the season is to be mindful and present as much as possible. When you're able to focus on...

Surviving the Holidays While in Recovery

Surviving the Holidays While in Recovery

As the holidays approach, individuals currently in recovery are preparing to handle an increase in exposure to alcohol and potential triggers. Even if you love the holidays, the parties and events held by friends and family...

Give the Gift of Getting Sober This Holiday

Give the Gift of Getting Sober This Holiday

Everyone looks forward to the holidays for different reasons. Some of us are excited to see old friends and family members while others are simply interested in the festive meals that come with the winter months. While the...

Surviving the Holidays While in Recovery

Surviving the Holidays While in Recovery

As the holidays approach, individuals currently in recovery are preparing to handle an increase in exposure to alcohol and potential triggers. Even if you love the holidays, the parties and events held by friends and family members can be a challenge to get through...

Being Thankful This Thanksgiving for the Journey of Sobriety

Being Thankful This Thanksgiving for the Journey of Sobriety

Every year, friends and family gather across the country to share what they're most grateful for in their lives. This Thanksgiving tradition serves as a time of reflection on the events the previous year held, with some having both thanks and concerns on their mind....

Is Laced Candy Still a Concern in 2022?

Is Laced Candy Still a Concern in 2022?

A scary finding has parents shaking this Halloween season. Law enforcement has partnered with the DEA to crackdown on the newest trend in illicit drugs, rainbow fentanyl made to mimic and be laced into pills that look identical to popular candies. From a composition...

Why Should I Come to ARC for Rehab?

Why Should I Come to ARC for Rehab?

America's Rehab Campus knows how important overcoming addiction is when it comes to taking back control of your life from substance abuse. When we opened the doors to our Tucson campus in 2017, we understood the responsibility...

Why Are People Sober Curious?

Why Are People Sober Curious?

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...

How Can You Help a Friend or Family Member Who Is Addicted?

How Can You Help a Friend or Family Member Who Is Addicted?

Helping someone with a problem requires having an understanding of what caused the problem in the first place. While blind assistance can be helpful, there are times where that help can be taken advantage of. Take a moment to learn more about supporting your friend or...

World Pride Day: What Is It?

World Pride Day: What Is It?

World Pride Day, also known as LGBTQ Pride or International Pride Day, is held each year in June in the United States while other countries may celebrate earlier in the month as the entire month is Pride Month! Members of the LGBTQ community identify as lesbian, gay,...

What Is The Life Expectancy Of An Alcoholic?

What Is The Life Expectancy Of An Alcoholic?

What is the life expectancy of an alcoholic? An article in the New York Times found that recovering alcoholics could add up to five years to their lifespan. This is great news for those in recovery from alcohol addiction at...

Mike Zipprich – Passion, Purpose, Satisfaction, & Rest

On this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with America's Rehab Campuses founder and owner, Mike Zipprich. His passion for ARC shines through in all he does, and we are excited for everyone to get to hear from him directly with the vision he created for people...

5 Signs Your Weekend Drinking Is Actually an Addiction

5 Signs Your Weekend Drinking Is Actually an Addiction

After a long week of work, raising a family or any other responsibilities, it can be nice to unwind with friends on the weekend. The trouble starts when a few drinks in the evening turns into regular binge drinking which has...

5 Trends in Addiction Treatment for 2022

5 Trends in Addiction Treatment for 2022

Substance abuse affects half of US households in one way or another, according to data from Statista. The rising tide of addiction during and post-pandemic is an unfortunate trend facing families and addiction treatment centers...

Residential Treatment Near Me In Tucson

Residential Treatment Near Me In Tucson

Finding the way out of the grasp of substance abuse and addiction can be one of the most difficult challenges an individual faces in their life. Those who attempt to achieve sobriety on their own often run into issues with relapsing due to not having adequate help....

Common Questions on Addiction and How To Educate Yourself

Common Questions on Addiction and How To Educate Yourself

Looking back at 2021 reveals a difficult year for all of us, especially those who struggled with addiction during such challenging times. Over 10% of Americans aged 12 and older have used an illicit drug in the last year with...

New Year, New Sober You: 3 Tips for a Sober 2022

New Year, New Sober You: 3 Tips for a Sober 2022

When the ball drops and New Year's celebrations come to a close, many people begin looking forward to tackling their New Year's resolutions. Making these changes is difficult though, especially when it comes to addictive behaviors. It takes more than making the choice...

Draft Vance Johnson to Your 2022 Recovery Team

Draft Vance Johnson to Your 2022 Recovery Team

Coming to the end of 2021 and the start of 2022 is a breath of fresh air for many of us. It's a chance to put everything that's troubled us this last year in the rear view mirror. Moving forward is the only way to make progress towards the life you want to live. For...

Tips to Enjoy a Sober Christmas and New Year

Tips to Enjoy a Sober Christmas and New Year

Today, the resources and guidelines available to help people in recovery are greater than ever. Today, we understand common pitfalls of recovery more than in the past. While it might sound surprising to some, the holidays often...

Holidays and Relapse: How Can I Prevent It?

Holidays and Relapse: How Can I Prevent It?

Looking forward to the holidays means looking forward to catching up with friends and family we haven't seen throughout the year. Between busy jobs, family responsibilities and the general stressors of daily life, the holidays...

Why the Holidays Can Be Hard for People in Recovery

Why the Holidays Can Be Hard for People in Recovery

Even though the consequences of holiday excess and the stress that leads up to them are more significant than we like to admit, these are still overwhelmingly special, positive times to spend with those we love. For people who...

How ARC Takes Treatment Beyond Drug Rehab Centers

How ARC Takes Treatment Beyond Drug Rehab Centers

Drug addiction destroys countless families and claims tens of thousands of lives each year, and the fight against the drug abuse epidemic has many fronts. Helping people get clean one by one is vital, but it's not all there is. The shame and stigma that people...

How America’s Rehab Campus Puts Patients First

How America’s Rehab Campus Puts Patients First

Seeking addiction treatment services for drug or alcohol abuse is a monumental step on the road to sobriety. At America's Rehab Campus, we take the decision to stop addiction seriously. At ARC, addiction and substance abuse recovery are handled at one location to make...

What To Expect Attending a Rehab Facility

What To Expect Attending a Rehab Facility

Drug and alcohol addiction often requires medical intervention and detox followed by a stay at a rehab facility during treatment. Given how the internet and social media have sensationalized the use of drugs and alcohol, many individuals aren't concerned about their...

10 Questions to Ask a Potential Drug Rehab Center

10 Questions to Ask a Potential Drug Rehab Center

Finally accepting that you want help with your substance abuse addiction is a huge step. After making that decision, the next step is to find the right drug rehab center for you. It may seem like all addiction treatment...

America’s Rehab Campus Promotes Holistic Drug Rehab

America’s Rehab Campus Promotes Holistic Drug Rehab

America’s Rehab Campuses promotes holistic drug rehab in Tucson, AZ, as the most reliable rehabilitation program accessible today, fit for dealing even with the most severe addictions. We know that finding a reliable and trustworthy rehabilitation facility isn’t an...

America’s Rehab Campuses Alcohol Treatment

America’s Rehab Campuses Alcohol Treatment

America’s Rehab Campuses invites you to the most reliable alcohol treatment centers in Tucson for personalized and comfortable detox and recovery from alcoholism. Alcohol addiction is a brutal and chronic disorder with severe long-term effects. You can’t fight it...

Fentanyl Withdrawal

Fentanyl Withdrawal

If you have problems with fentanyl addiction, you need all the help you can get. America’s Rehab Campuses helps you deal with your fentanyl withdrawal safely and comfortably, in a controlled and home-like environment. Fentanyl is vastly more powerful than morphine and...