For a person struggling with schizoaffective disorder, having the right access to treatment is critical to reclaiming health and building stability. Finding the right type of treatment for this mental health disorder is often complex because different solutions work for different people. For some, Clozapine may be a solution. Most people with this condition benefit…
Alcohol addiction affects more than 14 million adults worldwide. We know that addiction is a medical condition that often requires both medical and psychological intervention. We also know that it can be the result of attempting to cope with a mental health condition like depression, bipolar, anxiety, or schizoaffective disorder. Many people who are dealing…
Learning that you or a loved one is dealing with dependence on a dangerous substance can be one of the scariest moments in one’s life. Feelings of powerlessness, confusion, fear, desperation, and panic may seem overwhelming. These feelings will pass, though, and as you learn more about what options are available for recovery and healing,…
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol puts lives at risk. Drunk driving can lead to serious collisions that result in significant injuries and death. Read on to learn about the specific consequences of intoxicated driving in Arizona. In Arizona, there are strict laws regarding drunk driving. Someone caught driving while impaired could face…
When you seek out addiction therapy for yourself or a loved one, you will hear many terms you may not be familiar with. One area that has many options is that of therapy. Most addiction recovery programs combine individual therapy with a group therapy program. This is very often the case at Viewpoint Dual Recovery…
Recovery programs come in many varieties, and most base their program on traditional Western medicine concepts that we are all familiar with. Unfortunately, many programs concentrate on only the treatment of addiction. This treatment is necessary, but treating merely the visible signs of a problem does not get to the base of what caused the…
Looking for a cocaine addiction program can be a daunting task. When you or a loved one has made the decision to seek help, you want to make sure the program is one that will help you improve your quality of life and give you the tools you need to manage your addiction. If there…
When people attend any type of recovery program. they most often return to the same home environment they were in before treatment. This can be a good thing if the environment is a supportive one. Both mental illness and addiction, however, are family disorders. When one member of the family is experiencing problems, the entire…
Holistic treatment options offer addiction recovery clients yet another choice that may better suit their recovery. Every individual is a combination of complicated parts that have added to where they are now. One treatment method isn’t going to benefit every person. Holistic treatment options may include a combination of both alternative therapies and modern medicine.…
Medication-assisted treatment (or MAT) has been approved to help fight opioid and alcohol addictions. The benefits of a MAT program are many, the most important being that it helps improve the chances of a person staying clean and sober longer than many programs that use other methods. To date, MAT programs have found their greatest…