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

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

Mental health specialists long suspected there were links between trauma and addiction. Just as traumatic experiences have an impact on other avenues of mental health, addiction can arise as a response to trauma symptoms.  In this article, Cottonwood Tucson examines the connections between trauma and addiction and how trauma-informed substance use disorder treatment is making...Read More

March is Women’s History Month — we saw this as a perfect opportunity to raise awareness about some of the remarkable women who have helped shape the course of recovery history.  In this article, Cottonwood Tucson honors some of the most influential women in recovery and their contributions to addiction treatment and sober culture.  Lois...Read More

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

Americans are more focused on mental health than ever. We’re in a strange time in this country’s history, both culturally and emotionally. The Internet has us more connected than ever, yet many of us feel increasingly isolated.  If you think people seem angrier and more confrontational than they were just 10 years ago or so,...Read More

When most people think about addiction, the first thing that comes to mind is generally substance misuse. Drug and alcohol addiction, in other words. However, there is an entirely different category of addiction known as process addictions or behavioral addictions.  This Cottonwood Tuscon article explores process addictions, their potential impact on your well-being, and how...Read More

Anyone can develop an addiction, regardless of their background. Veterans are at especially high risk, as a result of stressful deployments, injuries, and trauma, as well as potential difficulty adjusting to civilian life following discharge. On top of that, many Veterans have faced financial struggles, extended time away from loved ones, and loss of military...Read More

Research has indicated that interacting with animals can help people improve their mental health and decrease loneliness. At Cottonwood in Tucson, Arizona, we treat a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mood disorders, process addictions, and eating disorders. We believe in taking a holistic approach to treatment,...Read More

After a rough day, sometimes it feels good to talk about your frustrations with someone else. Venting is a term that can be used to describe the release of difficult feelings by talking about them to another person. Whether this is beneficial or not can depend on several factors. At Cottonwood in Tucson, Arizona, we...Read More