Substance Abuse

How Do Benzodiazepines Affect The Brain?

When individuals misuse benzodiazepines, use them for an extended period of time, or consume the substances recreationally, the medications can negatively affect the brain. Here’s how.

How Mental Health and Addiction Are Connected

Here’s what you need to know about how mental health and substance use disorders are connected and how they’re treated.

How Does Opioid Use Affect The Brain?

Despite the advantages of opioids, individuals taking opioids medically or recreationally should know that misusing these drugs can affect the brain. Here’s how.

Does Trauma Make Individuals More Likely to Use Addictive Substances?

Even though researchers continue to study the connection between trauma and substance use, data consistently shows that trauma can make individuals more likely to use addictive substances. Here’s why.

The Relationship Between Stress, Traumatic Stress, and Addiction

Research shows that there’s a connection between stress, traumatic stress, and addiction. Here’s a little insight into how they’re all connected.

How Does Technology Addiction Impact The Brain?

Scientific research shows that being addicted to technology can affect our brain and cognitive health. The more we use technology, the more neurological changes take place in the brain.

The Role of Yoga and Meditation in Substance Abuse Recovery

Yoga and meditation are two evidence-based lifestyle practices commonly used in recovery programs that are also believed to benefit the brain.

The Relationship Between Schizophrenia and Addiction

Although researchers continue to study the relationship between schizophrenia and addiction, here are some of the most common theories about the connection between the two disorders.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Trends in Arizona in 2019-2020

As beautiful as Arizona is, the state also has a dark side: an excessive amount of drug and alcohol use. Here are some of the drug and alcohol abuse trends we’re working to combat.

Drug & Alcohol Recovery Programs in Phoenix

Finding the right place for drug and alcohol recovery can be overwhelming and frustrating if you’re not sure where to look. Luckily, Phoenix has a number of resources that can help guide your search.