DRUG AND ALCOHOL REHAB BLOG
How Long Does Alcohol Stay on Your Breath?
Understanding How Long Alcohol Can Stay on Your Breath Maybe you know that you have had a bit too much to drink. You might have a meeting with a probation officer where you know that you'll be subject to further testing to prove sobriety. How long does alcohol stay on...
Coping Skills to Support Recovery Success
How to Build Skills to Support Success in Recovery Many of us grow up with too few coping skills to manage emotions, stressors, and difficult situations healthily. If you do not have the healthy coping skills you need, you might turn to other unhealthy ways of...
Self Medicating Mental Health
Understanding the Risks of Self Medicating Mental Health While it is not the only possible cause of drug and alcohol abuse, self-medicating mental health is a very common reason for using drugs and alcohol. While everyone facing substance abuse has a different story,...
AA Step 6 Worksheet
Your Guide to Completing the AA Step 6 Worksheet Humbling ourselves before a Higher Power and asking God to remove all these defects of character requires determination, an open mind, and grace. Expressing a willingness and readiness to shed all our character faults...
Can You Go to an IOP with Housing in Arizona?
Attending an IOP with Housing in Arizona If you have substance use disorders or other mental health struggles but need to balance daily responsibilities, an intensive outpatient program could be an excellent fit. However, others may find they need supportive housing,...
Can You Pass an EtG Test in 48 Hours?
Get Answers on Drinking and EtG Test Detection Windows An EtG alcohol test (EtG is short for ethyl glucuronide) provides a highly accurate reading of recent alcohol consumption. It can detect EtG, a metabolite of ethanol, in urine, saliva, hair, or blood. It's often...
The Facts on Injecting Meth and Xanax
The Realities and Risks of Slamming Meth and Benzodiazepines Injecting meth and Xanax at the same time is like playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with your life. Each hit could bring a deadly conclusion to the game. Mixing two drugs often has unpredictable...
Good and Bad Excuses for Failing Breathalyzer Test Results
Valid Reasons for a False Positive (and When Seeking Help for Alcohol is Best) Did you know that you could fail the breathalyzer test even if you haven't had a drop of alcohol to drink? A false positive is possible, and you might be able to build a solid defense for...
How Long Would You Go to Jail for Drunk Driving in Arizona?
Penalties for DUI in Arizona and the Benefits of Seeking Treatment How long would you go to jail for drunk driving in Arizona? This is a common question that comes when someone has a history of substance abuse and could be facing a DUI conviction in the Grand Canyon...