August 2020

Nicotine affects many different systems within the body—most importantly, the brain. Over time, the brain becomes accustomed to the presence of nicotine. Nicotine withdrawal can be unpleasant. The cravings many smokers experience during acute withdrawal is comparable to those of opiate addiction. For days, sometimes weeks, it’s all the addict can think about. If you’re […]

It is very difficult thing to watch a loved one struggling with an addiction and recovery. Even more so when the individual in question one one’s teenage child. Often, parents of teens and young adults in recovery don’t know where to turn or how to help. They feel lost. So what can parents do to […]

When an individual who is addicted to drugs or alcohol goes into rehab, one of the goals of treatment is to help the individual maintain a total abstinence from substances for life. In the case of sexual addiction however, it is not recommended that the individual adopt lifelong celibacy. Rather, the goal of sex addiction […]

Feb 10, 2014 For anyone who’s ever had to battle drug addiction, it’s a known fact that you’ll have to keep at it for a long, long time. The important thing to know is that while the road to recovery is tough, littered with setbacks, and can seem insurmountable at times, recovery is possible. Here […]

Apr 19, 2017 Walking meditation is the practice of taking some time out of the day to close the mind off from distraction and get focused back on what is going on within. With regular practice, the mind can be trained to live content and at peace with the moment. Meditation for addiction recovery can […]

We create life-changing experiences for struggling young adults. Our outdoor addiction therapy program helps young people to make better choices and live healthier, more productive lives. Our founders recognized a need for an unconventional way to get our young men to open up. Located in Northern Arizona, Blueprints For Recovery goes beyond traditional wilderness rehab […]

Apr 26, 2019 Having a child can be both rewarding and a never-ending source of worry. As a parent, you work hard to set them up for success and guide them to make the right choices as they head into adulthood. However, the college years can be very stressful, and unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for […]

Meditation therapy is very popular and has been increasingly so in the fields of mental health, medicine and education as an effective way to manage stress, improve emotional stability, mindfulness, cognitive function and overall health. There is evidence to support that there are psychological and social benefits that come with the regular practice of meditation. […]

Nov 16, 2018 We are happy to announce that we have partnered with four new networks, increasing coverage for our Arizona drug and alcohol rehabilitation services! MHN, Ambetter, Healthnet and Tricare will now be a part of our in-network group to make getting help even easier. More About Our New Additions Adding four new partners […]

Apr 18, 2017 Emotional trauma was associated with men who experienced post traumatic stress from war. Recently, however, it has expanded to include women and children who experience stressful life events which lead to physical and/or emotional damage. Sexual, physical and psychological abuse and neglect have increased emotional trauma for many people which can lead […]

Ecstasy is very addictive and depends on the individual using. Physical dependence is less frequent than psychological symptoms of addiction. Research on the addictive potential of ecstasy (MDMA) has shown some people are likely to become addicted to ecstasy. Learn what makes it so addictive. How Ecstasy is Used Ecstasy was first patented as an […]

Jun 20, 2017 It can be very challenging to altogether stop compulsive sexual behavior or addiction. While some individuals are able to curb their behavior, they don’t ever feel that they can stop it completely. Even when the individual knows, intellectually, that the choices they are making are harmful and wrong, they find it hard […]

Apr 19, 2018 Blueprints for Recovery, the trusted alcohol rehabilitation center in Prescott for young men only, proudly honors and participates in Alcohol Awareness Month. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) has chosen April as the campaign-month each year to bring attention to the problems of binge drinking and alcohol addiction. In […]

Smoking rates have gone down rapidly since the baby boomer generation, but lots of people still smoke, especially young people. You’d think the world couldn’t any more informed about the dangers. Everyone knows cigarettes can, and may, kill you. Some people, however, may not realize just how dangerous they really are. A lot of people […]