August 2020

Before becoming the Medical Director at Blueprints for Recovery, Dr. Terry Vaughan spent over a decade practicing addiction psychiatry in Prescott, AZ. Dr. Vaughan’s previous position was Medical Director of West Yavapai Guidance clinic, where she helped countless people with their journey to recovery. She is experienced in treating patients dealing with mood disorders, anxiety, […]

Apr 23, 2019 The road to recovery from alcohol addiction is often a personal one, so it’s understandable that you might not want to share your experiences with others. However, regular group therapy sessions have been known to help immensely with those trying to overcome a drinking problem as well as co-occurring disorders like anxiety […]

Feb 10, 2014 Recovering from alcohol abuse requires tremendous amounts of willpower, help and support. Here’s what you can do to overcome the addiction, with insights from HelpGuide: Be Emotionally Prepared There will be bad days. There will also be good ones, but the bad ones will make you want to give in. Don’t; remember […]

Fatal opioid overdoses are rapidly climbing across the United States, claiming tens of thousands of lives every year. Millions more Americans are struggling with addiction, doing everything they can not to fall on even worse times. The opioid epidemic is serious, it is now, and it needs to be stopped. A recent news piece from […]

Drinking too much can lead an individual down the path towards alcohol addiction, and also cause mental health problems like depression and anxiety. Needless to say, it is important for an individual to be mindful of how much alcohol they consume. So what are some ways to cut down on drinking? Why Cut Down on […]

I have had many teachers and mentors, from their research and specializations I have accumulated my skills. Among these teachers are Sir Richard Bowlby, Dr. Allan Schore, Dr. Daniel Siegel, Dr. Daniel Stern, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, Dr. Stephen Porges, Mary Main, Dr. John Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth, and the Boston Change Group. I thank all […]

The overuse and abuse of alcohol in our society is a severe problem. Since it is so widely available and so socially accepted, alcohol has become the drug of choice for many underage teens. Alcohol itself is a destructive drug that causes untold health problems, both short- and long-term, and results in many thousands of […]

Oct 15, 2018 Stress and personal triggers are often causes for a relapse. Many individuals who are going through treatment for substance addiction may not fully understand how to react or deal with stress. Not being able to handle stressful situations can lead back to substance abuse to make the uncomfortable feelings that come with […]

Apr 30, 2018 Blueprints for Recovery – a young-men-only alcohol rehabilitation center in Prescott, Arizona – continues its observation of Alcohol Awareness Month, as organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). The annual campaign brings attention to alcohol addiction, its many forms, and its various consequences. Our blog covered a few […]

Having a parent who abuses drugs is difficult on their children, even when those children are adults. Individuals who have parents struggling with drug abuse often wonder if they did something to provoke the parent into that behavior. This is not true. It is never the fault of the addicted parent’s child. The Three C’s […]

Jul 5, 2017 What is ‘denial’? It is a term used when an individual is denying their true behavior and feelings. Psychologists use the term to describe the state of mind individuals use to cope with reality. Basically, denial is the insistence that a known fact is false, even in the face of overwhelming evidence […]

Adderall, a stimulant medication meant for treating ADHD and narcolepsy, is abused by millions. On college campuses especially, prescriptions are widely traded between patients and non-patients—sometimes for studying, more often for partying. When abused, Adderall similarly to methamphetamine, cocaine, and MDMA (ecstasy). It dramatically increased dopamine activity in the brain, causing either a state of […]