Recovery Connections Network : Just How Bad Is Addiction In Arizona?

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Just How Bad Is Addiction In Arizona?

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With locations throughout Scottsdale and Phoenix with Detox Referrals, 30,60 & 90 day Inpatient Treatment, PHP and IOP services available, Scottsdale Recovery Center is the premier upscale addiction treatment center in Arizona. Providing proven and effective drug and alcohol rehab programs for young adults (18-35) and adults (35 and older) who are serious about recovery, for a lifetime of success. Licensed, accredited and upscale recovery for adults.

Prevalence of Addiction in AZ

The rampant issue of addiction is something that the great state of Arizona has had to deal with for years now. Over the last few decades, AZ has seen a massive influx in cases of substance abuse, addiction, and overdose-related deaths. From 2016 to 2017, Arizona saw an increase of 9.4% in cases of substance abuse-related deaths. That number continues to rise, just like it does in states across the U.S. Why does this happen?

The Close Connection Between Homelessness and Addiction

A popular misconception for the homeless is that they are all drug abusers or alcoholics. The reality is that a high proportion of the homeless deal with drug abuse, but dependency should be treated as an illness and need more care, advice, and support. Drug abuse is both a catalyst and a product of homelessness, sometimes exacerbated by the lack of homes.

Cold Hard Facts and Statistics on Addiction

There is a lot of confusion and uncertainty around addiction. Is it a choice? Is it a disease? How does a person get addicted? Does a person know that what they're doing is bad for their health? In this blog post, we talk about the cold hard facts on addiction to give you a better understanding of the subject.