There’s this drug everyone talks about, and you just know that it will solve all your worries, insecurities, problems, and sadnesses. That’s how addiction starts, right? Actually, it’s not. Addiction doesn’t typically start with a person searching for a solution...

There are many factors that contribute to drug and alcohol abuse. And despite the individual motivations that may exist, the dependence on chemical substances can develop and progress in a variety of ways. These progressions are dependent on the substance being abused...

Alcohol claims many lives each year in Arizona and around the nation. It is one of the deadliest drugs in the world in terms of annual deaths. The physiological, as well as sociological effects, cause a path of devastation that affects not only individuals but...

Drug use is extremely common in college. This environment provides plenty of opportunities to experiment with new drugs without parents around. Some drugs have been on the rise on college campuses in Tempe, Phoenix and across the nation. Some of the rates have tripled...

In today's modern world, many of us are under a great deal of pressure and stress. While it's true that we need a certain amount of stress to function most effectively, excessive stress will lead us to a desire to escape. And this can be a path to addiction for some....

Encouraging a loved one to go to rehab can be emotionally challenging. Most addicts are scared at the thought of being away from their friends and family and making a big change in their life. While change can be scary, that decision could help save their life. Rehab...

After a period of drug rehab, it’s essential for recovering individuals to have a safe and supportive place to help transition back into everyday living. A sober living home is just that. A facility that’s exclusively for those who are coming directly from a treatment...

As rewarding as it is, being a parent is one of the hardest jobs anyone will ever have. When your child is small, it's easy to keep them safe and out of harm's way. However, when they become teenagers, helping them avoid peer pressure and drug experimentation is not...

From hallucinogens and opioids to alcohol and marijuana, the average Arizona college student is exposed to a plethora of opportunities for addictive behaviors. The problem goes far beyond exposure, however. Excessive alcohol and drug abuse is normalized and even given...

Eventually, teens may find themselves tempted by alcohol. Unfortunately, many teenagers feel pressured to drink by their peers and just aren’t sure how to respond. This is why it’s crucial that parents talk to their children about alcohol. This may be a difficult...

When a person has a drug addiction, a doctor may not offer the correct diagnosis. Accordingly, there is a crucial need for excellent drug treatment centers. People living in modern America have more knowledge about mental illnesses. However, people still tend to judge...

Maybe you’ve always enjoyed alcohol socially, but recently it’s become more of a tool to escape stressful feelings and life’s stresses. If alcohol has become a larger part of your life than you’d like, you may have developed, or may be developing, a drinking problem....

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued an advisory to health professionals and addiction clinics over the increase in fentanyl abuse. Around Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Arizona, fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths are increasing. Infamously,...

Holistic addiction treatment is at the core of Purpose Healing Center’s process in Scottsdale. And in addition to established treatments like Intervention, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program, and Sober Living Facilities, we offer unique...

When your teenager is in need of drug rehab, you may feel overwhelmed. You will want your child to recover, but you may not know how to make the right decisions, or even how to start. You’re naturally going to experience stress, and other emotions, like fear, anger,...

“Why can’t my loved one just stop abusing drugs or alcohol?” It’s a question we’re frequently asked at our Scottsdale substance abuse treatment center. It can be difficult to understand the nature of addiction, especially if you’ve never worked in the industry or been...