Do you know what to do if someone tells you they are thinking about ending their life? One of the goals of Suicide Prevention Month is to teach people how to keep someone safe who is contemplating suicide. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we want you to have this important knowledge.   What You Can...Read More

The right medication and therapy are powerful tools for mental health, but that doesn’t mean that other interventions are unimportant. One of the best things you can do, aside from taking your meds and showing up for your appointments, is to get outside. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we encourage our patients to spend some...Read More

The amount of sleep you get and the quality of your sleep have a huge impact on your mental and physical health. What can you do to ensure that you’re getting enough truly restful sleep? At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we want to help answer that question. Sleep matters, and chronic sleep loss is linked...Read More

If someone you loved was experiencing tremors, hallucinations, a rapid heart rate, and seizures, you would probably take them to the nearest emergency room. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we think that people who experience these symptoms due to detoxing from alcohol or other drugs should also receive medical care, which is why we offer...Read More

If you’ve been struggling with your mental health and also using substances to cope, you’re far from alone. Many people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stuck in painful patterns reach for something—alcohol, medications, or other substances—to take the edge off. At first, it may feel like it helps. Over time, that temporary relief can...Read More

When you’re struggling with substance use or facing a mental health struggle, it can feel like you’re moving through life with the lights off—unsure where you’re headed, unsure if you can trust your own judgment. Maybe you’ve tried to downplay what’s happening. Maybe you’ve told yourself you should be able to deal with it. Maybe...Read More

When we work out, our brain releases endorphins and dopamine, which are “feel-good” chemicals. Those same neurotransmitters are released during drug use, as well as other experiences our brain interprets as pleasurable. For this reason, exercise is often recommended to support recovery from mental illness and substance use disorders. Exercise is good for your mind...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

Substance Use Disorders and Wealth  Mental health and substance use disorders impact people with wealth just as much as anyone else. Many people imagine that people who have the benefit of generational wealth or a trust don’t have a care in the world, but nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, it can...Read More

We believe the Cottonwood Tucson website is incredibly comprehensive—a deliberate intention to anticipate and answer any question about essential services, education, and resources. Still, it doesn’t quite match the experience of an in-person tour and a chance to interact with staff members. There are numerous benefits to visiting a rehab facility—we outline a few. Why...Read More