Author Archives: Acceptance Recovery Center

  • Ways to Turn Down Alcohol When You Don’t Want to Drink
    Monday, August 3rd, 2020

    Ways to Turn Down Alcohol When You Don’t Want to Drink

    If you are giving up drinking, it can be hard to know what to say in social situations. Having conversations about your sobriety can be uncomfortable, and you should never have to share more than you want to. To...
  • What is Trauma Therapy and How Does it Work?
    Tuesday, July 28th, 2020

    What is Trauma Therapy and How Does it Work?

    Trauma is damage to the mind that occurs from a distressing experience or experiences such as witnessing a death, being involved in an accident or suffering abuse as a child. Some people who experience trauma develop a trauma-related response...
  • Is it Possible to Get Addicted to Marijuana
    Monday, July 6th, 2020

    Is it Possible to Get Addicted to Marijuana

    There’s a common misconception going around that marijuana is not addictive. In fact, in recent years, it has been legalized in a dozen states and praised for its medicinal purposes. Unfortunately, this sends the message that marijuana is safe....
  • 5 Common Misconceptions about the 12 Step Program
    Wednesday, June 24th, 2020

    5 Common Misconceptions about the 12 Step Program

    Treatment centers like Acceptance Recovery Center follow a 12-step approach. We do so because this program has a long-standing reputation for helping people stay sober while living their best life. This is far better than going through the motions...
  • When Does a Habit Turn Into an Addiction
    Monday, June 1st, 2020

    When Does a Habit Turn Into an Addiction

    Many of us have our vices – cigarettes, coffee, TV – but when does a habit turn into an addiction? There is actually a fine line between the two, which is why people often confuse them. However, an addiction...
  • 5 Ways to Prepare for Drug or Alcohol Rehab
    Wednesday, May 20th, 2020

    5 Ways to Prepare for Drug or Alcohol Rehab

    Starting a drug or alcohol rehab program is a life-changing decision. If this is your first time going to treatment, you may be wondering how you can successfully prepare for this journey. It’s normal to feel anxious about this...
  • Hope and Healing for People in Recovery During COVID-19
    Tuesday, April 21st, 2020

    Hope and Healing for People in Recovery During COVID-19

    This is a scary and unpredictable time we’re living in. In order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, Arizona, like many other states, is under a stay-at-home order. This means that you should only be leaving your...
  • The Best Strategies for Planning a Successful Intervention
    Wednesday, April 1st, 2020

    The Best Strategies for Planning a Successful Intervention

    When you live with someone who is addicted to drugs and alcohol, it’s normal to feel helpless and hopeless. You don’t have control over the addict’s choices and behaviors, yet you end up suffering some of their consequences. What...
  • How Childhood Trauma Can Impact Your Recovery
    Monday, March 23rd, 2020

    How Childhood Trauma Can Impact Your Recovery

    A strong link exists between childhood trauma and addiction. Trauma is defined as any event or set of circumstances experienced by a person as threatening or emotionally or physically harmful. It’s important to realize that traumatic experiences are different...