Monthly Archives: February 2012

Smoking Cessation Drug May Help Reduce Drinking

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Director

The smoking cessation drug Chantix (varenicline) may help curb problem drinking, a small study suggests. The drug may block the pleasurable effects of alcohol by increasing blood pressure, heart rate and feelings of nausea and sadness, the researchers said. Some … Continue reading →

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Assisted Recovery Centers of America Mission Statement

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Director

Alcohol and / or drug (AOD) abuse, and AOD abuse related issues are among society’s most pervasive medical and social problems.  Assisted Recovery Centers of Arizonarecognizes that appropriate treatment can be effective for motivated individuals seeking recovery.  This Agency’s treatment … Continue reading →

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Ondansetron & Alcohol Dependence

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Director

A drug currently used to fight nausea in cancer patients has been shown to help the hardest to treat alcoholics reduce their drinking, according to new research. As researchers continue to find medications that will reduce craving in those who … Continue reading →

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The ABC’s of Cognitive Therapy

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Director

REBT is a form of cognitive therapy that is simple enough and effective enough to be used by anybody and it works. We don’t need to take on a set of new beliefs but instead examine the ones we already … Continue reading →

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