Granite Mountain Behavioral Healthcare

08/06/2025

Alcohol and fat metabolism has a connection because the liver plays a huge role in a person’s metabolic processes. When there is an excess amount of consuming alcohol, it can lead to alcoholic fatty liver. This condition can damage a person’s liver, affecting the way the body metabolizes and stores fats and carbohydrates.

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

08/01/2025

Analysis of alcohol and muscle recovery revealed that alcohol consumption can cause significant setbacks in gaining muscle and accomplishing fitness goals. Studies have shown that alcohol consumption reduces muscle protein synthesis (MPS), which reduces the possibility of gaining muscle.

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

07/30/2025

Although Adderall and caffeine are both stimulants to the nervous system, they are very different compounds and result in different effects. Combining the two can cause too much stimulation to the nervous system and result in an excess of negative side effects, including chest pain.

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

07/16/2025

Having a few drinks (or a lot) may be legal, but both could result in serious injury or death, whether it be an unintentional car accident or respiratory failure from alcohol poisoning.

If you or a loved one may have an addiction to alcohol, treatment for alcohol abuse is the best option for recovery and sobriety. Here at Granite Mountain, we have a variety of addiction treatment programs to choose from, including alcoholism treatment.

Treatment for alcoholism is possible at Granite Mountain Behavioral Healthcare. Our programs allow people to achieve long-term sobriety.

07/09/2025

Opioid addiction is a serious and complex condition that affects millions of people worldwide. If someone you care about is struggling with opioid use disorder, understanding the signs, knowing how to support them, and being aware of treatment options can make a life-saving difference.

Discover how to recognize the signs of opioid addiction and tips for how to help someone with opioid addiction, including the treatment options.

07/02/2025

Co***ne is classified as a Schedule II drug by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), meaning it has a high potential for abuse and can lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

While it is sometimes used for medical purposes, such as local anesthesia for specific surgeries, its recreational use is illegal and extremely dangerous. Fortunately, effective co***ne addiction treatment in Arizona are available to help individuals safely detox, address underlying issues, and begin a lasting recovery journey.

Co***ne is a powerful stimulant drug that can cause short-term euphoria. Learn about its dangers, signs of addiction, and how Granite Mountain can help.

06/18/2025

Watching someone you love struggle with alcohol addiction and depression can leave you feeling overwhelmed and powerless. These co-occurring conditions often feed off one another, creating a repetitive cycle that can be difficult to break without the right dual diagnosis support.

Learn how to support someone with depression and alcoholism, including how to help. Alcohol can be used for self-medication for many conditions.

06/11/2025

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. Many individuals experience stress reactions following a traumatic event, but not all develop PTSD.

At Granite Mountain Behavioral Healthcare in Prescott Valley, AZ, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care for those struggling with trauma-related mental health concerns.

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

06/10/2025

📊 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲.
At Granite Mountain Behavioral Healthcare, we believe healing should be measurable. That’s why we track outcomes using clinically validated tools through .

💡 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞?
We’re a leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment in Arizona—serving adults through 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 (𝐁𝐇𝐑𝐅), 𝐈𝐎𝐏, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐏 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, with optional housing, peer support, trauma therapy, and more.

We also offer a dedicated 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 track, tailored to the unique needs of youth and their families.

💡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬:
✅ 92% of our members engage in regular assessments
✅ 70%+ reduce depression symptoms (PHQ-9)
✅ 57% show recovery from anxiety (GAD-7)
✅ 90% report strong therapeutic alliance
✅ Su***de risk cases dropped from 90 → 63

🔍 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬: the longer you stay in care, the more you improve. We're proud to outperform national benchmarks on the Greenspace platform by over 50% in recovery gains.

📈 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤—it’s evidence-based care, tracked over 11,000+ assessments and counting.

💬 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫.

06/04/2025

High-functioning alcoholics (HFAs) often defy the typical image of alcohol addiction, maintaining successful careers and fulfilling personal responsibilities while secretly battling alcohol dependence. This duality can lead to denial of a problem from the alcoholic and those around them, as their outward success masks the underlying issue.

Explore what it means to be a functioning alcoholic. Learn the signs, risks, and how this hidden issue can affect daily life even when everything seems fine.

05/28/2025

While alcohol does not cause acne directly, it can aggravate existing breakouts and make you more susceptible to other skin disorders. If you are concerned about the effects of alcohol on your skin, you may want to limit your consumption or avoid alcoholic beverages altogether.

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

05/21/2025

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. The experiment included athletes binge drinking large amounts of alcohol. Because athletes are most prone to requiring muscle but are often drinking, the studies had shown an even greater decline in MPS with a more significant amount of alcohol consumption.

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