When most people think about addiction, the first thing that comes to mind is generally substance misuse. Drug and alcohol addiction, in other words. However, there is an entirely different category of addiction known as process addictions or behavioral addictions.  This Cottonwood Tuscon article explores process addictions, their potential impact on your well-being, and how...Read More

Most articles about substance abuse tend to focus on one particular substance or another. They may explore alcohol addiction or dependence on opioid pain medications and the risks and consequences associated with those substances.  The reality is that addiction is rarely neat and orderly and many people find themselves addicted to more than one substance....Read More

Controlled stimulants (amphetamines) have been prescribed for ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) since the early 1970s. However, in past decades ADHD diagnoses were not nearly as common as they are in the 2020s. As detection, diagnosis, and awareness have increased, so have the number of prescriptions for potentially addictive ADHD meds. Many mental health professionals are...Read More

Americans are more focused on mental health than ever. We’re in a strange time in this country’s history, both culturally and emotionally. The Internet has us more connected than ever, yet many of us feel increasingly isolated.  If you think people seem angrier and more confrontational than they were just 10 years ago or so,...Read More

The growing loneliness epidemic in America may seem to have been born from the isolation required by the COVID-19 pandemic — the truth is that this trend of isolation and loneliness began long before COVID and it continues today.  In this article, Cottonwood Tucson explores America’s loneliness epidemic and how it may be contributing to...Read More

Since the very beginning of alcohol treatment in America, the primary approach to managing alcoholism has been abstinence. Conventional thinking says that if a person is addicted to alcohol, they are unable to control their drinking — therefore they must avoid consuming any alcohol at all.   In this article, Cottonwood Tucson explores the Alcohol Moderation...Read More

Social media has only been with us for about 20 years, but in that time it has transformed the way we communicate. No one would question the fact that it has had a huge impact on the culture of the Western world and beyond. But what happens when you get too much of a good...Read More

An anxiety disorder can have a tremendous impact on your quality of life. Most people who have ever experienced serious social anxiety, PTSD, or panic attacks struggle to understand just how drastically these conditions can affect everyday life. However regular use of a controlled substance like benzodiazepines often comes with a host of other concerns. ...Read More

March is Women’s History Month — we saw this as a perfect opportunity to raise awareness about some of the remarkable women who have helped shape the course of recovery history.  In this article, Cottonwood Tucson honors some of the most influential women in recovery and their contributions to addiction treatment and sober culture.  Lois...Read More

As America has struggled with addiction over the past several decades, addiction treatment has been undergoing an evolution of sorts. The term holistic may seem a bit overused these days, but holistic addiction treatment is more than just a buzzword.  In this article, Cottonwood Tucson Explores what makes holistic addiction treatment different from traditional treatment...Read More