Granite Mountain Behavioral Healthcare

12/29/2025

Tied to basic survival, anger is the sympathetic nervous system’s natural fight-or-flight response. While anger is a normal emotion, it can become a major problem when expressed in a way that harms yourself or others around you.

Granite Mountain Behavioral Health offers angel management treatment, and addiction treatment in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

12/22/2025

Unfortunately, when people turn to alcohol or other substances to “feel better” it only exacerbates the problems in the long run. If left untreated, alcohol abuse can lead to damaged relationships, financial troubles, and eventually health issues.

Loneliness and alcoholism go hand-in-hand. Being alone hurts so bad for some people that they turn to alcohol to self-medicate.

12/16/2025

Alcohol is a gateway drug and one of the most commonly used substances, with over 86% of adults in the United States reporting that they have consumed alcohol at least once in their lifetime. While it may be socially acceptable and legal for those over the age of 21 to consume alcohol, there has been much debate about whether or not it can be considered a gateway drug.

Is alcohol a gateway drug? Yes, but there’s more to the story. Granite Mountain offers alcohol addiction treatment and substance abuse treatment in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

12/08/2025

We prioritize tailoring intensive outpatient treatment for each individual. If you have obligations such as caring for a child or work, an IOP may be the perfect fit for you.

Learn about intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment for addiction available at Granite Mountain Behavioral Healthcare in Prescott Valley, AZ.

12/01/2025

Post-traumatic stress can manifest in various ways, and understanding the differences between Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms (PTSS) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is essential in recognizing when to seek professional help.

Learn the key differences between PTSS and PTSD, their symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Get expert trauma treatment at Granite Mountain BHC in Arizona.

11/25/2025

While alcohol does not cause acne directly, it can aggravate existing breakouts and make you more susceptible to other skin disorders.

Does alcohol cause acne? Alcohol can have negative impacts on the skin, which influences acne. Learn more at Granite Mountain here.

11/17/2025

Research has shown that alcohol has a major effect on your muscles. This is due to the impairment of muscle protein synthesis (MPS) by absorbing the body's optimal nutrition.

Research has shown that alcohol has an effect on your muscles by impairing muscle protein synthesis (MPS). Contact us to learn more.

11/11/2025

Under the right circumstances, Adderall can be a helpful tool in dealing with certain brain conditions. When abused, or used without proper reason, it can make you very uncomfortable and ill.

How do Adderall and caffeine interact with each other? As stimulants to the nervous system, they should not be used together.

11/03/2025

Engaging in alcohol abuse can slow down and affect a person’s fat metabolism. The body considers alcohol a toxin/waste, therefore when someone drinks, it metabolizes it, and other nutrients such as fat will be pushed aside.

Struggling from alcohol abuse and weight gain? The connection between alcohol and fat metabolism can help you better manage your health.

10/27/2025

Most people who gamble do not develop an addiction. Gambling addiction involves a loss of control over gambling behavior, even when it causes serious problems. The condition affects about 1% of adults in the United States.

Is gambling addiction genetic? Research shows genetics can account for up to 60% of risk, while environmental factors shape individual vulnerability.

10/27/2025