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Sober Strategies for Vacation Did you know?  “Friends of Bill W.” is code for AA meetings, inviting recovering alcoholics to meet during travel in airports, cruises and other travel activities to discreetly bring together those in recovery to support one another. There are many challenges to people who are newly in recovery. In this article we…

Breaking Chains Together: 11 Dynamic Support Groups for Addiction By Allison Johnson, Case Manager, Scottsdale Detox Center Addiction recovery support groups come in a variety of forms, each with its own special focus and method. Some of the most well-known and often used support groups are listed below: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) : is one of the…

Practicing Self Care During the Detox Process By Melanie French, RN MBA It can be difficult to detox from substance usage, both physically and mentally. A self-care plan is a collection of procedures and routines that can assist you in controlling stress, minimizing withdrawal symptoms, and enhancing your general wellbeing. We’ll discuss how to develop…

20 QUESTIONS: What to ask when you are considering a substance abuse detox. By Melanie French, RN MBA Interviewing a drug and alcohol detox facility beforehand is crucial since it enables people to better grasp the facility’s treatment philosophy, staff credentials, amenities, and lodgings. This can assist people in making an informed choice about the…

Emerging trends in addiction treatment By Allison Johnson, Case Manager, Scottsdale Detox Center   Millions of individuals throughout the world suffer with addiction, a complicated and chronic condition. Compulsion to take drugs or alcohol despite the repercussions is what distinguishes it. In order to enhance treatment results, new trends and methods are constantly developing in…

Challenges of Addiction Treatment By Allison Johnson, Case Manager, Scottsdale Detox Center Millions of people throughout the world struggle with the chronic and complicated condition of addiction. The goal of detox, treatment and recovery is to assist patients in overcoming their substance use disorder and achieving sustained sobriety. Although addiction treatment has a good chance…

A beginner’s guide to substance abuse recovery -By Melanie French RN, MBA A person’s physical, emotional, and mental health may be severely affected by the complicated and difficult issue of substance abuse. Their relationships, careers, and financial security may all be impacted. For those who are battling with substance abuse, there are many degrees of…

Tips for families with a loved one in recovery. By Scottsdale Detox. Reviewed by Melanie French RN, MBA Family is essential in helping a loved one recover from drug or alcohol misuse. Families may assist their loved ones in overcoming addiction and living a successful life in sobriety with the correct techniques and tools. Here…

Top 10 challenges in the first year of recovery Scottsdale Detox Reviewed by Melanie French, RN MBA After a patient is detoxed and completes aftercare it is critical to understand the challenges of the first year of sobriety. The following are the top 10 challenges recovering patients have shared with Scottsdale Detox’s team. Cravings and…

Understanding Addiction as a Chronic Disease: Modifying the Treatment Approach Although addiction has long been vilified as a decision or a moral failing, current studies have revealed that it is actually a chronic brain illness. Addiction is defined as obsessive drug seeking and use despite negative effects, according the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).…