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How Do You Die from a Heroin Overdose
With the drug epidemic now regularly reported on in the mainstream media, and overdose deaths affecting people in all walks of life, some may wonder how do you die from a heroin overdose? It seems perplexing that so many more of these tragic deaths have occurred over the past five years and many just do […]
Rehabilitation for Alcoholism in California
Alcohol use disorder is a difficult condition for people to comprehend. These folks may enjoy a couple of beers at a baseball game, some champagne at a wedding, or a cocktail at the local happy hour at the end of a work day. In their own experience with alcohol, they may have overdone it back […]
How to Stop Binge Drinking and Gain Control of Your Life
Ugh! Another morning of waking up in pain, with cringe-worthy memories, if you can remember at all, of your embarrassing actions from the night before only adding to the misery. Somehow, once again, you got swept up in the moment, the revelry, and were unable to control your alcohol intake. Drinking games, pub crawls, party […]
Heroin Detox Timeline and Recovery Options
When approaching the all-important detox and withdrawal process, it is helpful to have a general understanding of what to expect. Being mentally prepared can help one gear up for this first crucial step in achieving freedom from the grip of a heroin addiction. Having a grasp on the heroin detox timeline in advance can help […]
A Lively Discussion on Real Leadership in Addiction Treatment
Last week CEO and CO-Founder of Phoenix Rising Addiction Center Healthcare Services Benjamin appeared on The Recovery Executive Podcast for A Lively Discussion on Real Leadership in Addiction Treatment. During the podcast they discussed on what’s lacking in the Addiction Treatment field today, what we need to see instead, and how following these guidelines has […]
Aetna Alcohol Rehab Coverage
Sticker shock is one of the most common reasons that an individual in need of rehabilitation for an alcohol addiction resists getting help. Rehabs are pricey and the fact is that most people do not have the means to spend $15,000-$30,000 for one month of treatment out of pocket. However, many individuals in need of […]
The Benefits of Quitting Alcohol
The word “recover” means to regain something that you have lost. If recovery were described like one of those credit cards that gave people perks for using it, everyone would want to look into the benefits it offers. You get a lot more than a yearly rebate for being a member of the Recovery Card. […]
Phoenix Rising Addiction Center 2018 Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to our 2018 Scholarship Winner, Dhanielle Bartolome. She is attending the University of Arizona in Fall of 2018 and is majoring in physiology. Dhanielle plans to pursue a medical degree and is also considering picking up a second major in Microcellular Biology. Dhanielle is scheduled to graduate in Spring 2022. Phoenix Rising Addiction Center wishes […]
The Role of Essential Oils for Alcohol Detox
When you read about the medicinal qualities of essential oils, you often see the claim, “There’s an oil for that!” This is actually true, as the variety of essential oils can treat a wide scope of physical or emotional ailments, as well as provide soothing effects. Practitioners of aromatherapy are enthusiastic about the health benefits […]
Stepping Forward Book Launch Raffle Winner
Congratulations to Melanie Dewald from True Life Recovery for being winner of the drawing at the Stepping Forward Book Launch event we hosted last Thursday. To Learn More, check out “Stepping Forward: Using Essential Oils to Support a 12-Step Program” on Amazon, click here.