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COVID-19's Effect on Addiction Recovery

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Suicides, Overdoses Are Up Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, According To Health Experts

What long-term effects will this epidemic have on everyone's well-being? SRC's very own Chrissy Orellana sat down with FOX 10 News to discuss the effects of the current pandemic on mental health. They discuss the alarming trends that are coming out of the coronavirus epidemic and what this could mean for addiction recovery.

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How To Stay Sober During The Pandemic

One of the most prominent parts of addiction treatment is group interactions with fellow individuals in recovery. It also includes a one-on-one treatment method where the therapist conducts individual sessions to improve a patient’s mental health. However, all of this is on hold now. With people scared enough to leave their home and social distancing becoming the trend of the century, these treatment methods can’t work. For the time being at least. Here are a few ways you or someone you know can stay sober during the pandemic.

Other Kinds of Addictions

The main focus of addiction has always been on substance abuse and alcohol dependence, however, our body can develop an unstoppable urge for anything and everything. The possibilities are endless. Whether it is food that you just cannot resist, or something as basic as hitting the gym, addiction comes in all shapes and sizes. People develop addictive traits for anything that they love doing.

SRC's Telehealth Services for Addiction Featured on FOX 10

On April 7, 2020 Scottsdale Recovery Center was featured on FOX 10 (Phoenix) about the newly launched Telehealth Services for addiction recovery. The services include one-on-one sessions or group therapy sessions.

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