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…
Tips to Help Cope with an Addicted Loved One
People in the grasp of active addiction can be intolerable. From mood swings to a mindset that blames anything and everything for their using except themselves, being around an active addict can make anyone want to lose their mind. Torn between…
Staying Sober This Summer: 2019 Sober Fun Guide
A lot of people think that having sober fun is impossible; especially if they are used to a lifestyle where clubbing and nightlife are the usual. However, there are many fun activities you can do without drugs and alcohol.
It is important…
Heavy Drinking in College: Bad Habits Influence Alcoholism
College is truly the gateway to adulthood for millions of Americans. At college, students can learn to thrive and discover what they are interested in and passionate about. Unfortunately, many students also discover the habit of drinking alcohol,…
Going Back to School and Being in Recovery
Your Past is in the Past: Going to College
At this point in your life, you have already had to work extremely hard to get to the place you are now. After taking control of your addiction, you are now ready to move on with your life and start…
How to Stop Alcoholism in Its Tracks
Living with an alcoholic can be very difficult. Many people don’t realize that alcoholism is a disease and can be hard to manage on their own. There are ups and downs that come with the disease and it can be hard to know how an alcoholic is…
