The growing loneliness epidemic in America may seem to have been born from the isolation required by the COVID-19 pandemic — the truth is that this trend of isolation and loneliness began long before COVID and it continues today.  In this article, Cottonwood Tucson explores America’s loneliness epidemic and how it may be contributing to...Read More

Social media has only been with us for about 20 years, but in that time it has transformed the way we communicate. No one would question the fact that it has had a huge impact on the culture of the Western world and beyond. But what happens when you get too much of a good...Read More

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word addiction? Most people will say “drugs”. Sometimes people jokingly refer to their “addiction” to a television show or something outside the expected realms of drugs and alcohol. But the truth is that addiction is not limited to substances alone and process...Read More

Why is Hookah Bad For Your Health? Hookahs are water pipes for smoking made by tobacco. There are many flavors like chocolate, mint, cherry, apple, licorice, coconut, watermelon, and cappuccino. According to Action on Smoking and Health, in 2012 and 2013, 12% of adults use hookahs in the UK and 1% frequently use them. The...Read More