What is Purple Heroin?
It’s fair to say that most people know that heroin is not only a drug, but a dangerous- highly addictive drug. When the news and social media platforms begin to alert the public with announcements warning people of a deadly strand of heroin,…
Hardest 12 Steps to Complete: Relapse Prevention
There are many people who see addiction as something that is never under their control. They spend their lives with vices that break down their minds, bodies and personal relationships. Some don't even think they have a problem, nor do they…
U.S. Youth Suicide Rate Reaches 20-Year High
The suicide rates for the youth of today have skyrocketed in America over the past few years. More than 6000 teens died in the United States in 2017 due to suicide. This shocking statistic has opened many people’s eyes to the seriousness of…
Opioid Epidemic: The Wave of Fentanyl Overdoses
The opioid epidemic is a public health crisis that has affected millions of people across the nation. Opioids are a highly-addictive class of drugs that are meant to relieve severe pain. Opioids include heroin, an illegal drug, and synthetic…
7 Things to Look for When Choosing a Treatment Center
Going to treatment for drug and alcohol addiction is a big decision that can change the rest of a person’s life. When you get help, you put your life in the hands of an addiction based professional. Before you can start treatment, you need…
Can CBD Cause a Failed Drug Test?
Cannabidiol is a cannabinoid derived from the marijuana plant. Most people don’t know a lot about CBD. It often gets a bad rap because people assume that it is causes the same psychoactive results that THC does, but that isn’t the case.…
Giving Back to the Community: ABTRS Staff and Alumni Feed the Homeless Event
There are almost 30,000 homeless and underserved men, women, and children in Maricopa county. Mental illness, addiction, and poverty are among the top contributors to this problem. A Better Today Recovery Services (ABTRS) is reaching…
5 Tips to Living Sober After Treatment
Congratulations on completing your treatment! Reaching the finish line in your rehab program is an immensely important part of your recovery. But what is most important and the hardest to get through, is incorporating the coping mechanisms and…
Growing up With an Addicted Parent
History has shown evidence of various ailments that have wiped out huge numbers of the population from measles to consumption to tuberculosis. Modern medicine has made huge strides to beat these diseases and ensure that humans no longer die…
Revolutionizing Treatment: ABTRS New Independent Living Program for Patients
Taking that First Step: From Addiction to Recovery
The willingness to go to treatment for addiction while in active addiction is very challenging. It is nerve wrecking and confusing for those who have been using drugs or alcohol for years on…
