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Mabel TobahPMHNP-BCClinical Reviewer (RN) · Mental Health Nurse Practitioner✓ Reviewed: November 2, 2026

Mabel has a proven track record of delivering high-quality care in diverse healthcare settings, including behavioral hospitals, correctional facilities, and crisis recovery units.

Accredited Arizona addiction treatment for adults

Our Tucson program helps adults address substance use and the circumstances that make change hard to sustain. You can talk with us about alcohol, opioids, stimulants or more than one substance.

We also assess mental health needs so they can be addressed alongside substance use.

ADDICTION TREATMENT

What happens after the first call

1. Assess your needsDiscuss substance use, withdrawal concerns, mental health and what support you have at home.
2. Choose a level of careYour assessment helps determine whether residential or outpatient care is a fit.
3. Make a plan for treatment and aftercareWork on skills, discuss medication when appropriate and plan ongoing support before discharge.

Drug use, misuse, and addiction

People use terms such as drug use, misuse, and addiction to describe different experiences. Drug use describes taking a substance.

Misuse can include taking a prescription more often or in a larger amount than prescribed, or taking a medication prescribed for someone else.

Substance use disorder is a clinical diagnosis based on a pattern of symptoms and impairment. One instance of misuse does not establish a diagnosis, and a person does not necessarily progress through fixed stages.

Three common myths about addiction treatment

• Addiction is a character flaw. Addiction is a treatable health condition. Biology, environment, and experiences can all affect risk.
• You can tell who is struggling by how they look. Changes in responsibilities, relationships, or activities can be easier to notice than changes in appearance.
• Prescription pills are always safer. The risks depend on the medication and how it is used. Taking a prescription differently from how it was prescribed can cause harm.

How can a substance use disorder develop?

Substance use can serve different purposes for different people. Someone might drink to manage social anxiety, use a drug to get through a difficult routine, or continue taking a medication beyond its prescribed use.

Repeated use can affect brain systems involved in reward, stress, and self-control. An assessment looks at the pattern and its impact so the treatment plan can address more than the substance alone (National Institute on Drug Abuse, n.d.).

How treatment starts and what it can include

When you contact Admissions, we ask what you have been using, when you last used it, what treatment you have tried and whether you are concerned about withdrawal.

Your clinical assessment considers your health, safety, mental health symptoms and support at home. Together, these help determine how much structure you need.

Treatment can include individual therapy, groups and practice identifying triggers and responding to cravings. For example, you may work on what to do when stress or an old routine puts you at risk of returning to use.

When both substance use and mental health need attention, our dual diagnosis program can address them in one plan.

How care differs by substance

For opioid use disorder, we can discuss medications such as buprenorphine when clinically appropriate. Medication treatment has been associated with reduced overdose risk (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024).

If you already take medication, tell us what you take and who prescribes it so we can discuss continuity.

For alcohol use disorder, your clinician can review medication options and whether you need withdrawal care first. For stimulant use, treatment can focus on coping skills, routines and planning for situations where you are likely to use.

Catalina does not offer standalone medical detox. In residential care, we can provide limited, physician-directed withdrawal management onsite for eligible adults using fentanyl or other opioids.

If you need alcohol or benzodiazepine detox or a higher level of withdrawal care, Admissions can help coordinate an outside referral before residential admission.

Residential or outpatient addiction treatment?

Residential treatment provides a live-in setting with a structured day. Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care provide scheduled treatment while you live outside the program.

Standard outpatient care is a less intensive option. You do not need to complete every level. Your team recommends changes based on your needs and progress. See our levels of care guide to compare the commitments.

When to ask for an assessment

It may be time to ask for help if you are using more than you intended, struggling to cut back, or continuing to use despite problems at home, work or with your health.

A clinical assessment can help you make sense of what is happening.

How to talk with a loved one about substance use

Look for patterns you can describe without diagnosing someone. Missing work or school, pulling away from activities, and continuing to use despite relationship or financial problems can be reasons to check in.

Choose a time when you can talk privately. Describe what you noticed, listen, and offer help finding an assessment.

During treatment, family involvement can help people talk through how substance use has affected relationships and how to support one another.

Ask Catalina about consent, family sessions, and how loved ones may participate in planning.

Insurance and costs

Our insurance verification team can help you understand your benefits, any authorization requirements and your estimated out-of-pocket costs. Ask Admissions about payment options before making a decision.

Talk with Catalina about a starting point

If you are unsure what level of care makes sense, tell us what has been happening and what needs to fit around treatment.

Before discharge, the team can help you plan follow-up appointments, ongoing medication care and recovery support.

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