October is ADHD Awareness and Empowerment Month, so there is no better time to increase your understanding of this very common condition. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we treat a number of behavioral health disorders that can co-occur with ADHD, so it is good for our patients and their loved ones to understand how it...Read More
In many ways, a journal is a letter to your future self. It is also a way to process the feelings you’re having today and a tool to measure change. A journal can be a big part of a person’s recovery process. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we encourage our patients to develop a wide...Read More
An affirmation is a positive statement that validates something about a person. You can say affirmations to yourself, and these will promote your own behavioral health recovery. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we believe that the mind, body, and spirit all play a role in wellness. What Research Says About Affirmations The more you repeat...Read More
It is important for people in recovery to understand how the changing of the seasons can impact their mental and chemical health. One factor that can play a role in both of these is seasonal affective disorder (SAD). At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we offer residential and outpatient services for people with mental health, substance...Read More
September is Recovery Month, and at Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we have many reasons to celebrate. We get to cheer them on, as our clients recover from mental health, substance use, process addictions, and eating disorders. Recovery month isn’t just limited to celebrating successful recovery, though. It’s also a time to raise awareness about new...Read More
Sometimes, when we are hurting, we hurt other people. We may not realize until much later the pain we have caused another person, and saying sorry isn’t enough to fix their suffering. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we don’t just help our clients to heal; we also help them to find ways to make amends...Read More
Do you know what an overdose looks like? Do you know what to do if you observe someone who is overdosing? If you participate in International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, you will have this important information and much more. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we treat people with substance use disorders, and we...Read More
When opioids are taken as directed, in small amounts, for short periods of time, they are not likely to lead to addiction. Unfortunately, this is not always how people use opioids. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we treat substance use disorders, and we want you to be able to identify the signs that someone you...Read More
If you have faced addiction, you may have looked around and realized that people who were in your corner before you were using were no longer in your life, as you struggled to get sober. Now that you’re entering recovery, you may be looking to cut ties with people who used with you or who...Read More
If your job takes precedence over the rest of your life, preventing you from engaging in hobbies, spending time with loved ones, or just relaxing, you might be stuck in hustle culture. At Cottonwood, in Tucson, Arizona, we think it’s important for people to examine the choices they are making, whether by default or intention,...Read More
