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
According to an article in the July 2025 issue of Unclear Magazine, every concert by the band Twenty One Pilots ends with the same statement from the stage: We’re Twenty One Pilots, and so are you. Leonie Harych’s piece is titled, “From Lyrics to Lifelines: Why Twenty One Pilots Mean Everything to Their Fans.” In...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
The Saturday before Thanksgiving is designated as International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (also known as Survivor’s Day) each year. It is estimated that 49,000 Americans and 700,000 people worldwide end their own lives each year, and this day is set aside to remember them, bring awareness to suicide loss, and offer support to the...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
For the second year in a row, Cottonwood Recovery Center 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 2024, and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website....Read More
When you’re looking for different wellness solutions, sometimes it’s hard to know the difference between what’s truly effective and what might be too good to be true. Fortunately, vagus nerve stimulation is both good and effective—and is a method anyone can use to help reduce symptoms of depression, inflammation, persistent headaches, and stress. The Magical...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
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
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
