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Arizona Addiction Recovery Center - AARC

Arizona Addiction Recovery Center - AARC

Drug Rehab Center in Scottsdale, Arizona

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Eating Disorder
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

The Arizona Addiction Recovery Center provides comprehensive, state-licensed treatment for alcoholism and other addictions, as well as long-term support services like family programs and sober living.

About Arizona Addiction Recovery Center - AARC in Arizona

Arizona Addiction Recovery Center (AARC) is a leading treatment center located in Scottsdale, Arizona. With over 20 years of experience, the facility offers a range of services dedicated to the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction. AARC is committed to providing the highest quality of care possible and utilizing evidence-based therapies to help its members achieve lasting sobriety.

At AARC, clients receive individualized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences. Clients can receive cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and group therapy to help them develop positive coping skills, gain insight into their addiction, and build self-confidence. They can also receive medication assisted treatment, 12-step programming, and holistic treatments such as yoga and art therapy. AARC also offers family programs, outpatient programs for those who cannot stay for inpatient care, and aftercare services to help individuals stay on track with their recovery.

One of the primary reasons AARC stands out from other treatment centers is its accreditation. The facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and is also licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services. AARC takes pride in its commitment to evidence-based practices and utilization of partnerships with local and national experts to provide the best care possible for its clients. They also offer a variety of specialized services, including addiction support groups, legal assistance, and employment placement services to ensure clients have comprehensive and comprehensive recovery care.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Veterans
  • Accreditations

    State License

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance abuse is defined by the continued use of drugs or alcohol despite negative consequences, such as legal or work problems. It can be treated using a variety of services, including therapy and medication.

    Substance abuse treatment is beneficial for:

    • People who have been using drugs or alcohol for a long time.
    • People who have been using drugs or alcohol to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression.
    • People who have a mental health disorder in conjunction with substance abuse.
    • People who continue to use drugs or alcohol despite the harmful effects they cause on their own life and the lives of others.
    • People who have had multiple failed attempts at recovery without medical assistance.

    If you believe that addiction treatment is right for you or a loved one, you can contact your primary care physician, or search for addiction treatment centers in your area. Treatment is beneficial to people who are motivated towards recovery, and who understand the benefits of professional care.

    Opioid addiction is a common form of addiction, often caused by prescription drugs that are abused. Addiction is treated by detoxifying the body and following up with therapies to correct behavior and target the root of the problem.

    Most opioid addiction begins with patients being prescribed painkillers after an injury or surgery. The body becomes used to the chemicals in these medications and soon no longer responds to their presence. As a result, addicts seek out stronger opiate-based medications like Oxycodone to compensate for the lack of effectiveness.

    The most dangerous aspect is that these addictive behaviors often get carried over onto illicit drugs like heroin, which are increasingly potent and result in lower life expectancies.

    Dual Diagnosis treatment centers like Arizona Addiction Recovery Center - AARC provide this treatment tailored to the patient’s specific needs, and they also have a specialized focus on addiction treatment. Drug and alcohol addiction often coexists with another mental illness, such as depression or schizophrenia. In other words, drug addiction is only a symptom of a deeper problem.

    When addiction enters into the picture, it can often lead to dangerous consequences in the addict’s life. For example, when addiction is paired with major depression, it can lead to suicidal thoughts or actions. When someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol, they often experience a failure to control their impulses and difficulty decision-making.

    Dual diagnosis for drug addicts can be very effective when treating drug addiction in Scottsdale, AZ.

    Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Antisocial Personality, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder or Traits, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Medication Management, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Narcissistic Personality, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Opioid Addiction, Peer Relationships, Personality Disorders, Psychosis, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming / Suicidal Ideation, Sexual Abuse, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Abuse, Thinking Disorders, Trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), Women's Issues 

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Intervention, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Detox is the body’s process of removing toxins. In substance abuse, detox refers to the process of getting rid of drugs already present in the system once the patient stops further intake. Detox is the initial recovery step. Physiological drug dependence over time can lead to symptoms of withdrawal. Depending on the symptom severity, the detox process is managed either medically or clinically. While medically assisted detox relies on specific medicines, clinical or social detox relies on providing the patient with emotional and psychological support.

    The inpatient rehab at Arizona Addiction Recovery Center - AARC promises an intense and effective treatment. Inpatient rehabs are particularly recommended for those with a severe addiction to drugs. Detoxing at a rehab center ensures that the patient receives 24-hour medical supervision to ensure the best possible chance of recovery. Medical staff is readily available to intervene in case of withdrawal symptoms or other complications. This is not the case with outpatient treatment, where patients may be discharged after the detoxification process is complete.

    Inpatient facilities provide residential and holistic treatment, with access to experienced medical professionals and rehab specialists. This ensures the best possible recovery and is recommended for patients with severe addiction seeking drug treatment.

    Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) are a form of drug treatment that allows individuals to receive the therapy they need while remaining in their homes and community. IOPs allow for the flexibility to continue working and living at home while still meeting treatment demands.

    Outpatient treatment programs are less intensive than an inpatient program. Participants live at home while working or going to school. Benefits include being able to continue relationships with family, friends, and work/studies. Treatment includes educating patient on addiction to drugs, medication, and counseling. Benefits include being able to continue relationships with family, friends, and work/studies. Treatment includes educating patient on addiction to drugs, medication, and counseling. Counseling sessions are for either individual or group.

    A Partial Hospitalization Program is the safest way for a person suffering from addiction to get treatment without putting their family at risk. The addict has the freedom to check in and out of treatment, yet they still receive outside guidance and confinement if needed to beat their addiction.

    An addict in a Partial Hospitalization Program will meet with medical and psychological professionals and undergo drug testing, all of which can lead to a diagnosis and the beginning of an effective treatment plan. Treatment can include individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, community support sessions, and more.

    People who have completed treatment have the opportunity to go to a sober living home. These facilities located in Arizona, offered by Arizona Addiction Recovery Center - AARC, support a sober living lifestyle. There are often curfews, chores, and therapy sessions enforced to keep residents clean. Career training and other resources are also provided to help recovering addicts return to the outside world. Sober living houses help the patient to smoothly transition from a formal treatment program to a normal life.

    SLH (Sober Living Homes) is one of the options of aftercare that helps the patient maintain sobriety by preventing relapses. SLH provides the advantage of residing with a peer group who had similar experiences and share the common goal of staying sober. All the residents need to follow a set of rules or guidelines. These are different for different SLH. They help the patient gradually restore the life skills, interpersonal skills, and various other skills needed to be independent.

    Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

    Drug rehab intervention aims to make sure patients understand the risks of their addiction and possible outcomes if they continue their behavior. They must learn how their addiction affects those around them and allow a therapy session to help move past the physical symptoms.

    Interventions are used in drug rehab to help patients overcome their addiction to drugs. They often include psychotherapy or behavioral therapy, group therapy, family counseling, and peer support. Each intervention is designed to provide a unique perspective of how the addiction occurs and what can be done to stop it.

    Aftercare Support in drug rehab is crucial because it helps people stay sober after treatment. The benefits of Aftercare Support are that it provides a pathway that will help people get sober for life. It supports healing at all levels, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individualized Treatment is essential because it gives addicts the ability to participate in a program that meets their unique needs. An addict should work with professionals who understand what they’re going through, especially if the addict is actively using.

    Trying to find a treatment program that meets your needs can be challenging. It’s even more complicated if you don’t know what kind of treatment you need. Being able to have professionals who are experienced with treating your situation is key to getting sober. Finding the right treatment program for an addict is difficult, but it’s even harder without communicating with those who have experience treating your specific situation.

    Couples therapy is beneficial for couples in which at least one partner has a substance use disorder. This type of therapy can help partners improve communication skills, which is an important factor in a healthy relationship. It can also help partners better understand one another so they have a greater understanding of how the other partner may be feeling.

    Benefits of couples therapy include:

    • Improvement in communication skills
    • Increased understanding of the dynamics within a relationship
    • Increased sense of support and trust in the relationship
    • Better teamwork between partners/increased willingness to listen and work together
    • Enhanced tolerance of each other’s shortcomings
    • Improved ability to have open, honest communication with each other

    Family dysfunction can often be the underlying cause of substance abuse. To get sober, you need to find a different way to cope with the pain in your life. Family therapy can help you and your family deal with old issues that may trigger substance abuse. It will help everyone understand why each member of the family feels and acts the way they do. It can give everyone new tools to manage their emotions so that they don’t want to drink or do drugs.

    A person looking for drug recovery should know that group therapy is an essential tool. Group therapy provides accountability and friendship to people with addiction. It is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit. Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Arizona Addiction Recovery Center - AARC also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

    If you are looking for a drug addiction treatment program that also provides trauma therapy, then Arizona Addiction Recovery Center - AARC in Scottsdale, AZ is a great option. The staff at this facility specialize in helping people process and understand the past traumas that have led them to addiction. This approach can help individuals move forward with their recovery and take a better hold of their sober future.

    The benefits of trauma therapy at Arizona Addiction Recovery Center - AARC in Scottsdale, AZ are as follows:

    • People will become less likely to engage in self destructive behaviors.
    • Their emotional and mental health will significantly improve.
    • They will be more confident in their abilities to live an addiction-free life.
    • People will be able to connect with other people on a deeper level.
    • Their problems with intimacy and trust will improve.

    Dialectical behavior therapy is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on eliminating specific negative thoughts that can potentially lead to an individual inflicting self-harm. It helps treat patients exhibiting uncontrollable emotions, intense mood swings, and borderline personality disorders.

    The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, dialectical behavior therapy refers to accepting the patient’s addiction and changing their thoughts and behavior. It improves life skills such as controlling intense emotions without reacting impulsively, resolving interpersonal conflicts effectively, and promoting awareness about self and others.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that is focused on changing negative ways of thinking that contribute to addictive behavior.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy is beneficial for:

    • People who are seeking to overcome addictive behavior
    • Those who struggle with addictive behavior and mental illness
    • People who have a genetic history of addiction in their family
    • Those who don’t want to depend on medications
    • Those who need a more practical treatment approach

    Addicts seeking sobriety can find quick results with Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy. This type of counseling offered by Arizona Addiction Recovery Center - AARC replaces negative and self-limiting thoughts with positive and productive behaviors. This allows addicts to move forward without having to deal with ongoing treatment throughout their lives.

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively studied and proven effective for treating trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. EMDR therapy promotes information processing of external stimuli, memories, thoughts, and feelings. EMDR sessions typically last 50-90 minutes and can be completed in as little as 12-15 sessions. However, many individuals with chronic trauma histories require more than 50 EMDR sessions to achieve significant symptom relief.

    EMDR therapy treats individuals, children, and adults of either gender exposed to one or more traumatic events. EMDR cannot cause someone to forget details of the traumatic event(s), nor does EMDR focus on exploring the past trauma(s). EMDR has been demonstrated effective for survivors of various traumas, including accidents, natural disasters, violent crimes, sexual abuse, and combat stress.

    EMDR is most effective when the client has completed a thorough psychiatric evaluation to rule out or treat any co-existing mental health problems. EMDR therapy does not involve hypnosis or abreaction (catharsis) of traumatic memories. EMDR is a goal-directed therapy in which the client works with the therapist to develop an individualized treatment plan that focuses on specific trauma memories and associated disturbance.

    Life skills training is beneficial for addicts in recovery because it helps them learn how to take care of themselves and improve their quality of life, which can promote feelings of purpose and motivation.

    This type of treatment works by teaching individuals life-enhancing skills that support positive living, including:

    • Healthy lifestyle habits
    • Skills to effectively manage stress
    • Effective communication skills to help them get their needs met without turning to drugs or alcohol
    • Money management and budgeting skills so they can continue to take care of themselves after treatment ends.

    The 12-step program is one of the most common forms of addiction treatment today. It consists of attending meetings and working with a sponsor to follow the 12 steps outlined by Alcoholics Anonymous. This method is not for addicts who are unwilling to or have no desire to quit using and so is best utilized when paired with other treatment methods.

    12-Step Facilitation, Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Aftercare, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Couples Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Culturally Sensitive, Detox, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Eating Disorder Treatment, Equine Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Family Therapy, Fitness Therapy, Gestalt, Group Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal, Intervention, Life Skills, Marriage / Marital Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Outpatient Treatment (OP), Partial-Hospitalization (PHP), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Residential Short Term (<30 Days), Sober-Living / Half-Way, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Trauma Therapy

    Patient Experience

    Creative Arts

    In Creative Arts Therapy for addicts, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself. It is believed that enhancing creativity and developing skills related to it can help people recover faster. Activities such as painting, writing, acting, and dancing are considered therapeutic and hosted and managed by Arizona Addiction Recovery Center - AARC in Scottsdale, AZ. They become outlets for patients to blow off steam, channel their emotions, and express their thoughts and feelings.

    Experiential Therapy at Arizona Addiction Recovery Center - AARC

    Experiential therapy is a type of therapy that has been found to be effective in the treatment of substance abuse. It is a “hands-on” approach, which can involve anything from acting to rock climbing. The individual must trust the therapist for this therapy to work. This therapy helps individuals revisit and heal from past traumas and has been used in various behavioral and eating disorders.

    Equine Therapy in Arizona

    Horses are remarkable animals. They show enormous resilience in the face of adversity, and they inspire us to be better people. Just spending time with a horse can provide a person with significant psychological benefits due to the animal’s unique ability to encourage unconditional love and acceptance in people. The calming presence these animals provide is invaluable to many people dealing with addiction and mental health disorders.

    Fitness Therapy

    Exercise releases feel-good chemicals and can improve self-esteem. Physical fitness can also help increase abstinence rates, ease withdrawal symptoms, and improve depressive symptoms. Fitness therapy is part of the holistic approach and comprehensive care provided in substance abuse treatment. It does not involve the vigorous exercise regimes used in fitness programs.

    A fitness therapy program at Arizona Addiction Recovery Center - AARC achieves improved attention, cognitive functions, and memory power. Additionally, endorphins released during exercise reduces anxiety and stress levels and enhance calmness. Fitness therapy complements other therapies used in a residential or outpatient treatment program.

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    Scottsdale, Arizona Addiction Information

    Arizona has some of the highest rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States. Methamphetamines, heroin and morphine are among the most commonly abused substances. Prescription pain relievers were prescribed to 348 million people in 2012, enough to medicate every adult in Arizona for 2 full weeks. The number of people with substance use disorders in Arizona has remained relatively constant over the past few years.

    Scottsdale, Arizona, has seen a rise in the number of people addicted to illicit drugs. In 2018, there were nearly 1,000 reported drug abuse cases, an increase of 30% from 2017. Nearly 2% of Scottsdale residents admit to using drugs regularly. Commonly abused drugs include cocaine, heroin, and prescription opioids. The best way to find a treatment facility in Scottsdale is to ask for referrals from those who have been through treatment.

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