The Scottsdale Recovery and Detox Center® blog serves as a resources to provide information on all aspects of drug and alcohol detox and addiction, from what signs to look for and how to help family or your loved ones recover, to all available treatment options. Visit our blog often for new information! Our goal is to share our deep expertise and insights to help those who may be suffering from addiction to seek help. For those who have family or loved ones that are addicted, the SD blog provides useful information on how to get help, how to prepare for detox and treatment, and what to expect! Other pertinent blogs can be found here: https://scottsdalerecovery.com/blog/
Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms
Opiates are one of the most common illicit drugs abused in the country today. Once the drug addict decides to stop using opiates, they may experience a lot of withdrawal symptoms and if these symptoms are not treated immediately, there is a chance that the user will relapse in to using opiates once again. What Does it Means When You Withdraw from Opiates? The opiate drug is derived from opium poppy plants which can activate the opioid receptors of the […]
How to Stay Clean After Detoxing from Drugs
Staying clean after being free from drugs is a big challenge for those who have been addicted to drugs. This is even harder for those who have relapsed over and over again. However, it is not an impossible thing to do and in this article, we will give you the best tips on how you can stay clean even after you have been detoxed from drugs. Detoxing from Drugs: the First Step When we say a person is detoxing, it […]
Infrared Saunas and Addiction Treatment
Have you heard of this new pseudoscience health trend, infrared saunas? That’s right, health professionals (doctors, chiropractors, and PTs) are also on board, saying that these have a wide variety of health benefits and promote healthy living for its users. These saunas have gone to show benefits such as healing skin conditions, easing pain, increasing overall health, and improving joint and muscle flexibility. You may be asking yourself, how does sitting in a hot room, sweating help improve your overall […]
How Long Does The Detox Process Take?
The question of how long a person will take to break free of addiction is always a tricky one – not only can it vary wildly case-by-case, but it’s common sense that plenty of people are in and out of rehab during long-term addictions. Detox is step three on the road to recovery: the first, of course, if acknowledging the problem, and the second is actively seeking help. According to SAMSA, the average length of anyone’s detox is around eight […]
Medicines Used in Detox
What you need while weaning your body off of drugs and alcohol will always depend on both the drug of abuse, as well as the severity of the addiction. Not everyone will need medicines to end their addictions, but it is important to know what drugs have which effects if you’re a person who’s ready to end a strong addiction to drugs and alcohol. It’s also important to remember that medicine isn’t the only thing that you will need in […]
What to Expect During the Detox Process
Addiction is a chronic brain disease that doesn’t discriminate based on age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, or any defining characteristics. Addiction can sink its claws into anyone, and it requires proper professional treatment in order for those suffering to get clean and stay clean. Before you truly begin the long road to full recovery however, you must go through a detox process. This stage only lasts around a few days to a week, but can cause such uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms […]
Leader in Affordable Medical Detox and Suboxone Therapy
With more and more young adults becoming addicted to heroin, opioids, and painkillers in Arizona, Scottsdale Integrated Detox is dedicated to providing the best medical detox and Suboxone therapy in the state. Prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing addiction in the United States, and it affects young adults ages 18-25 the most. The rate of drug-induced deaths in Arizona has been steadily increasing over the years, which further heightens the need for reliable, effective treatment. On a national level, there […]
Detox During Pregnancy
Finding out that you are pregnant unexpectedly can be scary and exciting at the same time. It’s especially harrowing if you are struggling with a substance abuse disorder and need to find a place for pregnancy detox for the health of the baby. You want to do anything that you can to keep your little one safe and healthy, but overcoming a drug addiction can be extremely difficult to do on your own, even more so if you are experiencing […]
Is Detoxing at Home Really Safe?
It may sound cliché, but it is true that admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery. However, there is a right and wrong way to do things, and choosing the wrong way can lead to relapse or failure to get clean in the first place. There are many addicts who assume that they can recover from their addiction on their own if they have enough willpower and tenacity. This isn’t always the case, though. Recovering from […]
How Medical Detox Works
Medical detox is a necessary step before a patient can successfully progress through the rest of the phases that recovery requires, but many don’t understand how medical detox works. Our medical staff focuses on rapid, yet comfortable substance abuse recovery, minimizing drug prescriptions and dosages, and focusing more on mental health and one-on-one counseling sessions with acclaimed addiction specialists. At Scottsdale Integrated Detox, we have confidence in our community’s ability to preventing the spread of alcoholism and drug abuse. We […]
If you or someone you know needs help with addiction or is ready for detox, contact 1-602-346-9143 or email [email protected] to get the help you need.
