Alcohol Addiction

Medically Supervised Detox • Residential & Outpatient Rehab • CARF-Accredited • Newsweek’s Top U.S. Center

When alcohol feels like the only way to cope, it can leave you anxious, isolated, or trapped. At Cottonwood Tucson, just 15 minutes from downtown Tucson on our private Sonoran Desert campus, we meet you where you are. No judgment, only compassionate support as you reclaim your life from alcohol use disorder.

Our multidisciplinary team tailors every aspect of care to your unique needs:

• Medical Detoxification:
  A medically supervised withdrawal process in our on-site detox unit, with 24/7 nursing, medication-assisted therapy, and PAWS management.
  
• Individual & Group Therapy:
  One-on-one sessions and peer support groups using CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused EMDR.
  
• Family Counseling:
  Workshops for loved ones to understand addiction, rebuild trust, and support your recovery at home.
  
• Relapse Prevention:
  Skills training in stress management, decision-making, and coping mechanisms to handle cravings confidently.
  

Dual Diagnosis Treatment:
Integrated care for co-occurring mood, anxiety, or trauma-related disorders alongside alcohol use disorder.

Healing involves mind, body, and spirit. Our holistic services include:

Physical Wellness

• Personalized exercise plans by recreational therapists
  
• Outdoor activities—hiking, challenge courses, fitness groups—to restore balance and improve mood
  

Nutritional Support

• Meal plans by registered dietitians focusing on whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables
  
• Amino-acid–rich foods (tryptophan, tyrosine) to stabilize neurotransmitters
  

Mind–Body Modalities

• Yoga and meditation to retrain stress responses
  
• HeartMath biofeedback for emotional resilience
  
• Equine therapy and Brainspotting for deep trauma processing

1. Assessment & Rapid Access: Begin within 24–48 hours of your call.
   
2. Medical Detox: Safe withdrawal in our Tucson, AZ detox center.
   
3. Residential Rehab: Inpatient care with structured therapy and 12-Step facilitation.
   
4. Outpatient Care: IOP and flexible outpatient programs to maintain daily life.

Aftercare & Alumni Support: Sober living referrals, peer groups, and 24/7 app-based check-ins.

Set in the Sonoran Desert foothills, our private, rural campus offers:

• Comfortable accommodations and on-site gym
  
• Licensed psychiatric care and 24-hour nursing
  
• Collaboration with Tucson VA clinics and local sober living homes

How long does detox take?
Most clients complete detox in 5–7 days, adjusted to individual needs.

Will I need residential rehab?
Your customized assessment determines the best setting: inpatient, IOP, or standard outpatient.

What support is available after treatment?
You’ll leave with a personalized aftercare plan: alumni groups, family workshops, and our CaredFor app for ongoing peer support.

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