As you learn more about who you really are, it’s all-too-easy to let your internal critic take over the conversation. Part of this response stems from vulnerability—in recovery, you’re going through a lot, and this is sometimes uncomfortable. But is calling yourself an addict or alcoholic detrimental to your long-term growth? Some researchers say yes. ...Read More
What is Philophobia? One of the most common fears is Philophobia which is being afraid of falling in love. According to Health Guidance, 250,000 people are affected by this fear. People with this fear are afraid of romantic love or forming an emotional attachment. This can co-exist with having anxiety or depression. It is important...Read More
Hoarding and Substance Use Disorder One disorder that receives quite a bit of media attention is hoarding. It may seem odd, but hoarding can co-occur with substance use disorders. Hoarding occurs when an individual attaches meaning to things, typically in one’s home, which makes it difficult to discard such items even if not needed. Over...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
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
The past two decades have been especially challenging for America’s veterans. The War on Terror has meant traumatic combat experience for many of them. Between 2001 and 2022, nearly 3 million military personnel have served in war operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. In addition, there are another 12-15 million veterans alive in the U.S. today....Read More
To summarize, does ADHD cause addiction? The answer is no–not directly, but it is a factor in the likelihood of someone developing a substance use disorder. People with ADHD are much more likely to feel overwhelmed, over-stimulated, and at odds with how school, workplaces, and even society operates. Understanding ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or...Read More
Trauma affects the brain in many ways, perhaps the most important longer term effect is the creation of triggers and associations towards other stimuli in life that cause a person to unnecessarily experience a fight or flight response. Trauma is an integral part of the human experience. Every one of us has experienced trauma in...Read More
Therapy for trauma can help enable breakthroughs in trauma recovery. EMDR, CBT, DBT, and somatic experiencing are some of the main treatment modalities that are in use today. Unresolved trauma can manifest in a person’s life in a myriad of different ways. Two different people can have very different responses to similar trauma in fact....Read More
We all get a little blue or sad sometimes. But what’s the difference between those emotions and a mood disorder such as depression? The type of symptoms, their intensity, and duration, among other factors. Let’s take a closer look at feeling blue, sad, or depressed and when to seek professional help. Am I Blue? Some...Read More
