Addiction and Recovery Blog

Category Archives: Substance Abuse

Monday, August 31st, 2020
Substance Abuse & Depression Are Rising: How to Tell if You Need Treatment
Anxiety, depression and substance abuse are on the rise due to the coronavirus pandemic. Just as our hospitals were caught off guard with the initial COVID-19 outbreak, so was...
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2020
Why “Just Say No” May Not Work with Kids and Addiction
“Just Say No” was an advertising campaign that was popular in the 1980s and 90s as a way to discourage kids and teens from using recreational drugs. It was...
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020
Athletes and Addiction. What You Need to Know
Athletes of all ages face internal and external pressures. They carry the burden of continuous training, competitions and injuries, as well as being in the spotlight. As a result...
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Monday, May 25th, 2020
What’s the Relationship Between Eating Disorders & Substance Abuse
It’s common for substance use disorders to occur alongside eating disorders like bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa and binge eating disorder. On their own, these conditions can lead to complex...
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Monday, February 24th, 2020
You Can Use AHCCCS For Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
When you or a loved one needs treatment for a substance use disorder, there’s no question that cost comes to mind. After all, treatment can be expensive. Many families...
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Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Can You Get Over the Brain Damage from Drugs?
The United States has a drug and alcohol problem. More than a statement, there are plenty of statistics that support this as fact. On average, 30 Americans die every day due...
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2018
How Substance Abuse Differs Between Men & Women
Substance abuse affects men and women differently. It’s important to recognize these differences, as they can impact the type of Phoenix addiction treatment delivered. For example, women have unique...
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Saturday, October 20th, 2018
Are Club Drugs Addictive?
Club drugs are illicit drugs that are typically used at parties, nightclubs and raves. In many cases, club drugs are stimulants that keep people awake for a long time....
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Saturday, September 8th, 2018
Key Differences Between Abuse and Addiction
Substance abuse and addiction are often used interchangeably, but they are slightly different. People who are addicted to drugs and alcohol abuse drugs, but not everyone who abuses drugs...
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