Tucson, Arizona, September 15, 2025 – For the third year in a row, Cottonwood Tucson has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced in August 2025, and can...Read More
Depression is a mental health disorder that causes overwhelming feelings of sadness, lack of energy, and inability to work productively. There are many emotions connected to depression including anger, frustration, shame, sadness, and anxiety. Some individuals have a difficult time addressing and expressing negative emotional states, which can make it difficult to properly treat depression....Read More
Going to inpatient treatment for 30 days or longer can seem like a lifetime. You don’t need to bring your entire life with you to treatment. Here is a list of recommended essentials to make your stay in inpatient treatment as comfortable as possible. Clothing Every day you will have a mix of activities...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
What are the Differences Between Anger and Rage? Anger and rage are two separate emotions. Anger is a feeling that a person experiences when they have been wronged. It is appropriate to express anger provided it is done in a healthy manner. A person who experiences rage has little to no control over the emotion,...Read More
Understanding Neurodiversity: A Competency-Focused Approach Date: Friday, June 7th, 2024 Location: Westward Look Resort245 E. InaTucson, AZ 85704(520)297-1151www.WestwardLook.com Fee: $32 per person, No walk-ins Accepted Schedule: Check In: 8:15-8:45am Networking: 8:45-9:00am Breakfast Served: 8:30-10:00am Presentation: 9:00-10:30am Networking: 10:30-11:00am Summary: Take a dive into what it means to be neurodivergent, and learn some of the ways...Read More
Republished from KGUN 9, Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — For 35 years Cottonwood Tucson has been treating mental health and substance use disorders with patients from all around the world coming to their facility for a better life. Cottonwood Tucson was on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers...Read More
Recovering from trauma and substance abuse disorders often requires a person to see his or her life through a different lens—one that allows them to move forward without remaining in the grip of past experiences and behaviors. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing One type of therapy takes a literal approach to this notion of seeing...Read More
Although there are numerous techniques for meditation, many people are still uncertain about how to do it. However, the practice is often easy to incorporate into your recovery. One way to meditate is to pause in a quiet space, close your eyes, and focus on your breath for a minute or two. The concept of...Read More
