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Step 3 in the 12-Step Process

Posted on February 14, 2022 by cmarnew

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In the first two steps of the twelve-step program, we are asked to reflect on our own lives. In step one, we are asked to reflect on our powerlessness and the unmanageability in our lives. In step two, we are asked to reflect on what our higher power looks like; what we believe in. In step three, however, we shift from a stance of reflection to a stance of action. Step three is all about pushing away from our self-will and welcoming in a sense of willingness.

So, what does self-will and willingness mean? Self-will is all about stubbornness. It is about doing what an individual wants without regard for the wishes of others. It is a belief that you are right and will argue with anyone who disagrees. It is about a desire for independence, control, and is typically rooted in egotism. On the other hand, willingness is all about readiness and flexibility. It is rooted in trust outside the self.

Before continuing, I feel it is important to address the religious influence in step three with the use of the word “God.” As I had previously mentioned in my discussion of step two, twelve-step programs are not inherently religious and there is no requirement that the individual practice religion or believe in God. Rather, the important piece of step three is the last part, “…as we understood Him.” This piece reminds us that it is not about God, but about whatever the individual has identified as their higher power. Perhaps that higher power resides in nature, science, or the twelve-step program itself. In this step, the individual is asked to loosen their grip on the desire to control their lives and instead places faith, trust, and hope in their higher power. It is about aligning the will of the individual with their higher power. In this step the individual begins to experience serenity.

Step three also introduces a component of the twelve-step program that countless individuals have found monumental to their recovery: the Serenity Prayer.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Thy will, not mine, be done.

The Serenity Prayer introduces a key concept that extends far beyond recovery and has useful applications across life. In it, we examine and recognize the limits of our control. The prayer highlights the notion that there are some things we can control and some things we cannot. For example, we cannot control the behaviors of others but do have control over how we react to any given situation. When we attempt to control something that is uncontrollable, we are often left feeling angry or dejected when things don’t go our way. The Serenity Prayer encourages us to ask ourselves, ‘Is this situation something worth getting upset over or is it out of my control?’

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Step 2 in the 12-Step Process

Posted on February 7, 2022 by cmarnew

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STEP TWO
“Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.”

In my experience, step two is often a sticking point for people. This step asks participants to acknowledge and accept a higher power and to recognize that only this higher power can and will remove the individual’s compulsions related to substance use or problem behaviors. The purpose of this step is to build upon step one in realizing the individual’s powerlessness while also generating a spiritual and hopeful mindset. In other words, accepting that the individual cannot overcome their addiction alone and, in doing so, developing trust, a sense of support, and hopefulness through this belief.

Now, why is it that I say step two often presents a sticking point for people? Much of that has to do with the term “higher power.” Many hear about the importance of a belief in a higher power and immediately assume that that means the individual must believe in God. Although many twelve-steppers do believe in God as their higher power, the assumption that a higher power and God are synonymous is inaccurate. In fact, there is no requirement that an individual must believe in God or subscribe to any specific religious beliefs to participate in twelve-step programming. Instead, the term higher power is intended to be rather broad such that the individual may connect with a higher power that they find to be personally meaningful.

Since an individual’s higher power must have personal significance, it may differ from others in the program. However, the important part is not so much what the higher power is, as it is the humility, belief, and openness that comes from the recognition of a higher power. If the individual does not come into the program with a well-defined personal higher power, then this step invites the individual to reflect on how they define their own higher power.

Below, you will find examples of several different types of higher powers that have been useful to various individuals in recovery:

God or other religious figure: If an individual enters the program with a preexisting belief in God or other religious figure, this belief can be a useful foundation in recovery.
Nature: The natural world around us can serve as a higher power. We can see, feel, smell, taste, and touch nature’s force. It is always available to us.
Science: Some may rely on the scientific and neurochemical underpinnings of addiction to make sense their personal journey of addiction and recovery.
Morality and Values: Consider what living a meaningful, fulfilling, and moral life means to you. It may mean providing for your family or service to the community, among others. Personal morals and values can be powerful guides in recovery.
Twelve-step programs: That’s right, a higher power can also be the twelve-step program itself. Hearing stories of recovery and surrounding yourself with people and programs that support your recovery can instill a sense of support and hopefulness.

While my hope is that the list above may be useful in helping you identify your own higher power, it is by no means exhaustive. I would encourage you to engage in self-reflection and discussions with others to better understand what higher power means to you.

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Step 1 in the 12-Step Process

Posted on February 7, 2022 by cmarnew

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STEP ONE
“We admitted we were powerless over our addiction – that our lives had become unmanageable.”

What does the word ‘powerless’ mean to you? What images or feelings does it conjure up? In my experience, it often brings about associations of weakness, inadequacy, and incapability. For those of us familiar with Greek mythology, perhaps you think of Sisyphus’ powerlessness in his eternal struggle of pushing the boulder up the hill, only for it to roll down every time that he approached the top of the hill. He was a prisoner to this task and, as such, the ensuing feelings of weakness, inadequacy, and incapability that came with it. That is exactly why Zeus punished Sisyphus with this hopeless task. Well, what if Sisyphus had realized and accepted his own powerlessness in this task? What if he accepted the hopelessness in getting the boulder to the top of the hill? How might that have changed things for him?

In step one of the twelve-step program, we are asked to admit a powerlessness over our substance or behavior, recognizing that our lives are currently ungovernable. Given the aforementioned associations to ‘powerlessness’, it is entirely understandable to respond to this step with resistance. Perhaps we think we can simply work harder to control our use. Or perhaps we deny the extent to which the substance or behavior influences our lives. (How many times have you said or heard the phrase: “I could stop my use if I really wanted to”?)

When we feel powerless, there is a natural and instinctual drive to tighten our grip, clamp down, and attempt to secure power and control. However, step one contends that, paradoxically, there is a certain power in admitting our powerlessness; that we are granted a hope in admitting our hopelessness. In recognizing our inability to control our use, we actually form a solid bedrock and foundation for working towards happy, fulfilling, and meaningful lives. In recognizing and accepting our own limitations, only then do we enable ourselves to look beyond our own beliefs. Only then do we open our minds to different ways of thinking. Only then are we truly willing to listen. Only then are we truly willing to try something different. Only then are we truly willing to change.

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IOP for Addiction Recovery Covered by Cigna Insurance

Posted on December 3, 2021 by cmarnew

If you are struggling with addiction and thinking about enrolling in an addiction recovery program, you may have several questions like which type of program is right for you. Do you need a residential program or an intensive outpatient program (IOP)? Is IOP covered by Cigna? What will I be expected to pay? All of these questions and more will be answered during your initial evaluation to determine if an intensive outpatient treatment program is right for you.

At Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery, our addiction recovery programs include outpatient programs along with medication-assisted treatment to help reduce the painful withdrawal symptoms of addiction. If you have questions about whether Cigna covers intensive outpatient programs and other addiction treatment programs, call 833.448.0127 today to speak with one of our caring staff about insurance coverage by Cigna.

What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program?

An intensive outpatient program (IOP) typically follows a residential treatment program. During IOP, you will work on practicing your coping skills in group therapy while continuing to work with your therapist with one-on-one therapy sessions. You will spend five to 30 hours a week in therapy, with the intention of decreasing your time over several months until you can maintain your sobriety without the support of daily therapy.

To continue with an intensive outpatient program, you will need a sober environment to return to at night. Each day, you will return for continuing treatment during the day. Without a sober home environment, you will face higher risks of relapse and hinder your progress. If you do not have a sober home, there are sober halfway houses available until you have a sober home environment to help with your addiction recovery.

At Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery, your initial evaluation will determine which type of outpatient program is right for you based on several factors:

The severity of your addiction
State of your mental health
Family support
Current living situation
How the treatment will be paid for

We can help you determine which program is right for you and what Cigna will cover based on your insurance plan. Including deductibles and the percentage that you are responsible for.

Is IOP Covered by Cigna?

Cigna provides substance use benefits through employer-sponsored health plans. Your coverage depends on the insurance plan that you are on through an employer or self-paid insurance. Most plans have varying deductible amounts that will be the responsibility of the patient or financial provider until the deductible is met. Once the deductible is satisfied, Cigna may cover all or a portion of your intensive outpatient program. Your coverage will depend on the type of plan you are on. Substance use benefits may include:

Inpatient and outpatient treatment services
Follow-up case management
Personalized coaching and support programs that work around your schedule
Referrals to community support groups, online resources, and behavioral coaches

Before enrolling in an intensive outpatient program, check your insurance requirements to ensure your Cigna rehab insurance covers the program and the treatment center is within your network. Some insurance plans are specific to some treatment centers, and not all programs are covered.

Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Can Help You Determine if IOP Is Covered by Cigna

At Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery, we can help you with your insurance plans to determine the best form of care that your insurance covers. We offer addiction treatment programs for all forms of addiction, including:

Alcohol
Opiates and opioids
Heroin
OxyContin
Percocet

We also have dual diagnosis treatment programs to help with any corresponding mental health issues that may be fueling your addiction. If you have questions about your Cigna insurance coverage for an intensive outpatient program, call 833.448.0127 to learn more about Cigna rehab insurance and which of our programs are covered.

Relapse During Treatment

Posted on November 8, 2021 by cmarnew

Relapse is a really difficult topic for people in drug addiction recovery. Since the 1930’s, recovery has been considered a black and white thing. It has long been believed that people are either in or out of recovery, they’re either using or they’re not. These days, however, decades of research tell us that that’s not true. That recovery is a spectrum that ideally does include long-term abstinence from drugs and alcohol, but that that may include the use of partial opioid agonists like buprenorphine, opioid blockers to keep us clean from alcohol, and opiates like Naltrexone, and it might include full-on relapse.

The first 6 months of recovery are the hardest and are statistically when most people relapse. Unfortunately, that means that that’s when most people fail out of treatment because most treatment programs fail to recognize the spectrum of recovery, they only recognize black and white sobriety. So when someone relapses, it means they failed and they have to leave rehab. But why? How is it good for someone to kick them out of drug addiction treatment when they most need drug addiction treatment? Does one or two uses of their long-time drug of choice mean they aren’t motivated or don’t’ care? Does it mean they can’t change? Or does it mean that they simply tripped a few times getting off the block, and that if we stick with that person they can win the race?

At Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery, we reject the notion that every patient of ours has to have the same exact journey of success. Many of our patients have come in and never used again, and we’re proud of those patients. And yet we’re also extremely proud of those patients we’ve had who have had some really dark times during their treatment, and let us help them back into recovery where they have since found lasting success. Some patients came to us wanting to stay off of medications, and then after a few relapses found that an addiction medication like Suboxone, Subutex, Naltrexone or Vivitrol was exactly what they were missing! Relapse is a part of recovery for many of us. Don’t let relapse hold you back. If you had a relapse on drugs and alcohol and need help getting or staying on track, call Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery today 833.448.0127 for help.

Why The Staff You Never Meet Are So Critical To Your Rehab Experience

Posted on November 5, 2021 by cmarnew

When looking into addiction treatment centers, people frequently wonder what does and does not contribute to a quality addiction rehab experience. Anyone who has called two or more drug addiction treatment centers is all too familiar with this experience. Every time an addiction rehab center’s representative gives you a pitch, they point out a handful of things that makes their program stand out. Some of these elements really matter, like group sizes, the qualifications of the addiction therapists and addiction medicine providers. Others are red herrings, like access to massages or an onsite chef, which no research suggests contributes to successful recovery from addiction with or without co-occurring mental health disorders. Well, one thing you’ve probably never heard an addiction treatment center’s representative promote, is the value of a program design implemented by the drug rehab’s founding team.

Frequently, addiction treatment centers are founded by people whose qualifications consist of having found personal success with addiction recovery and feel a desire to share what they knew worked for them with others. Though a noble exercise for sure, unless every person that enters such a facility has the same exact needs as the founders, the benefits are limited and the detriments are potentially profound. Similarly, drug treatment centers that are founded by corporation-backed business-people looking to turn a profit, then even if they utilize evidence-based practices that can work for more people, their lack of knowledge about addiction recovery mixed with their desire to increase profit margin, will invariably lead to a strict system that lacks the flexibility and human-element that’s necessary for persons in addiction recovery.

At CMAR, we do have founders who share multiple decades of addiction recovery experience, however, they also share multiple Master’s degrees in clinical social work, social work policy & psychology. One has experience designing and developing successful evidence-based addiction treatment centers, and the other has spent years providing therapy as a dually licensed addiction treatment expert and implementing evidence-based clinical programming to a variety of patient populations. So, why does this matter? It matters because they use their expertise and wealth of experience and knowledge to develop programming, hire staff, manage departments, and consistently monitor, analyze and improve their organizational systems. They understand patient-centered addiction treatment, how to properly implement co-occurring mental health and addiction treatment, and how to run the operation ethically using purely evidenced practices. They understand how to manage employees in a way that models what they seek their staff to model to patients, how to implement family programming into a patient-driven program, how to combine medical, clinical & case management services to an outpatient treatment center, and so much more. CMAR’s success is owed to its staff, but without the design of CMAR’s founders, we wouldn’t have such an effective system for that staff to implement…

So, when you’re considering treatment, of course, it’s critical that you feel that the drug treatment program you’re considering is trustworthy, really listens to and understands your needs (or your loved one’s), that they employ fully licensed treatment providers that specialize in whatever they provide (addiction for addiction treatment staff, mental-health for mental-health treatment staff, family therapy for family therapy staff, etc.) and that they utilize evidence-based practices.

To learn more about the addiction treatment programs that Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery’s founders have developed, reach out online or call us at 833.448.0127

Benefits of Committing to an Outpatient Drug Rehab in Colorado

Posted on October 13, 2021 by cmarnew

Addiction recovery is a lifelong pursuit. You will face many triggers throughout your life that will try to push you to abuse opioids, alcohol, or other drugs. To continue to receive the help you need while returning to your everyday responsibilities, consider an outpatient program. A Colorado outpatient rehab center can give you access to all the services and treatment options that will help you maintain your sobriety.

At Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery, our outpatient rehab center is available to those who can work on their addiction treatment and maintain a busy schedule and for those who have successfully completed a higher level of care such as a residential addiction treatment program or inpatient detox program. To learn more about our Colorado outpatient drug rehab center, call 833.448.0127 today to speak with a member of our caring support staff about enrolling in our outpatient rehab program.

When Is an Outpatient Rehab Program Right for You?

An outpatient rehab center is not right for everyone. Each person will have unique life experiences that contribute to their addiction through emotional distress, a past traumatic event, or other mental health issues. There is no simple cure for addiction, and the best treatment for you will come from your initial evaluation from a clinician. They may suggest an inpatient or outpatient treatment program based on their assessment.

For busy professionals who consider themselves functional or social drug users who feel their addiction is getting out of control, an outpatient treatment program can give them the support they need while keeping up with their busy lives. Patients will attend therapy sessions several hours a week at a drug rehab center or virtually through text messaging, phone, and zoom calls.

For those who have completed an inpatient or residential drug addiction treatment program, an outpatient rehab center will benefit their recovery as they transition back to their personal lives at home or through a sober living home for drug recovery.

Sober Living Homes

Some patients come from a home where they will not get the support they need or cannot trust themselves to live alone and not relapse. For these individuals, sober living homes are available as the next step toward living a sober life outside of a drug rehab center.

Sober living homes offer a community of peers and staff to encourage you to maintain your sobriety as you slowly integrate back into society with powerful coping skills to help you out in public life.

Continuing Drug Addiction Treatment Through Telehealth Services

Suppose you don’t live near an outpatient drug rehab center or your work schedule keeps you away from in-person therapy sessions. In that case, telehealth services are available to maintain your commitment to your therapy and when life gets particularly complicated and you feel a relapse is imminent.

At Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery, we use the latest technologies to connect with patients 24/7. Addiction does not follow a set clock, and your cravings can hit you at any time. Telehealth services will include:

Web-based tools
Texting
Smartphone apps
Telephone services
Videoconferencing

Outpatient Drug Addiction Treatment at Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery

Our mission is to help as many Colorado residents as possible with their addiction and mental health treatment. To do this, we provide a holistic approach to your recovery with our outpatient medication-assisted therapy and behavioral therapy programs that may include:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy
Neurofeedback therapy
Ground and individual therapy
Family counseling

Your drug addiction treatment program will continuously update as you progress. This ensures that you receive the best drug recovery programs for your needs. To learn more about Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery, call 833.448.0127 today to speak with a therapist about the benefits of an outpatient drug rehab center.

Recognizing World Mental Health Day in October

Posted on October 10, 2021 by cmarnew

Each year on October 10th, World Mental Health Day is celebrated to bring awareness to mental health illness’s debilitating effect on many people worldwide. Mental health issues affect men, women, and children around the world, and the number of cases increases every year, especially since the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, the world needs access to quality mental health rehab centers that can help those who are struggling to cope with mental health issues and substance use disorder regain control.

At Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery, we specialize in treating both mental health and addiction, and we understand the importance of treating the whole person – not just the disease. Our trained team members will build a treatment plan that best suits your needs with our dual diagnosis treatment program. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health issues and co-occurring substance use issues, call 833.448.0127 today to schedule a consultation with our caring staff.

The History of World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day began on October 10th, 1992, by then-Deputy Secretary General Richard Hunter to bring more awareness about mental health illness and its effect on people all over the world. On October 10th each year, events and prominent speakers discuss topics related to the theme of World Mental Health Day.

Each year there is a different focus or theme for the day. In 1994, the first theme of World Mental Health Day was Improving the Quality of Mental Health Services Throughout the World. Every year the theme focuses on a different area of mental health, such as mental health in the workplace or suicide awareness and prevention, to bring more attention to all areas of this illness.

How Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs Help Mental Health Issues

One thing to come out of this awareness is a better understanding of mental health issues and how some symptoms can take the focus off the underlying issues behind the illness. Addiction is a mental health illness that often stems from a traumatic event or has developed as a coping mechanism for mental health issues or buried emotional distress. A detox center will treat the addiction, but not the underlying cause of the addiction. Without additional treatment after detox, patients experience a higher risk of relapse.

A dual diagnosis treatment program simultaneously treats a patient’s underlying mental health issue and the substance use disorder. When patients are able to heal from both the addiction and underlying causes, they experience a significantly reduced chance of relapse.

A dual diagnosis treatment program uses a wide range of holistic and evidence-based therapies such as:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Group and individual therapy
Family counseling
Medication-assisted therapy (MAT)

At Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery, we believe the best treatment for your mental health issues is not one-sided. We will diagnose your unique condition during your initial consultation and develop a plan based on your personal needs. Each dual diagnosis treatment program is custom-fitted to each patient that comes to us for help. Our dual diagnosis treatment program can help patients with:

General anxiety disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Depression
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Seasonal affective disorder
Bipolar disorder

Contact Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery for a Mental Health Rehab Center

Thanks to the awareness and education that World Mental Health Day has brought to the world, the negative stigmas associated with mental illness have improved immensely. Today it is recognized and treated as a disease, and treatment is much more accessible to those who are struggling.

At Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery, our dual diagnosis treatment program can help you with your mental health and addiction struggles, no matter the cause and symptoms. When necessary, we use medication-assisted therapy to help reduce addiction withdrawal symptoms so you can focus on your recovery.

If you would like to learn more about our dual diagnosis treatment program and our mental health rehab center, call 833.448.0127 today to speak with one of our supportive therapists.

Seeking an Opioid Rehab Center in Colorado

Posted on October 3, 2021 by cmarnew

An opioid addiction treatment program is essential for effectively defeating your addiction and giving you control of your life back. When searching for an opioid rehab center, you want a place that can treat the physical and mental health issues that are common with opioid addiction. Because addiction is different for every patient, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment option. Life experiences have a significant role in addiction. An opioid rehab center that treats addiction with this in mind will have a higher success rate in patients successfully completing their addiction program.

At Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery, our opioid addiction treatment program will include medication-assisted treatment if necessary and behavioral therapy to help you discover the reasons behind your addiction. If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid addiction, call 833.448.0127 today to learn more about our Colorado rehab center.

Physical Symptoms of Withdrawal from Opioids

The physical symptoms you will face when you stop taking opioids can be challenging to get through without help. In some cases, drugs like heroin and meth can form a strong addiction just after one use depending on the patient’s mental health. A person who turns to drugs to help with depression or coping with a traumatic event is more likely to develop an addiction in a brief period of time because of the powerful euphoric feelings opioids produce.

When you begin going through withdrawals, you may experience many different symptoms with different levels of severity depending on how long you have abused opioids and how much you consume. The symptoms you may experience include:

Muscle pain
Diarrhea
Nausea and vomiting
Sweating
Abdominal pain
Rapid heartbeat
Insomnia

At Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery, we include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to help you get through the debilitating withdrawal symptoms as well as curb your cravings as you begin to work on the mental aspect of your addiction. Our medical staff will continue to monitor your treatment and update your opioid addiction treatment program as you progress with the intention of no longer needing MAT once your body is over the physical addiction of opioids.

Behavioral Therapy for Opioid Addiction

Addiction is a disease that needs to be treated as such in order to achieve recovery. You attack it at its source until it is gone. With addiction being a mental health issue, it presents difficulties in forming an effective one-size-fits-all treatment for everyone.

With guidance and support from your therapist, behavioral therapy allows you to discover the emotional distress behind the addiction and begin to confront those feelings in positive and healthy ways, like meditation, group activities, and exercise. You will learn how to recognize your triggers and deal with them without turning to heroin or meth for relief.

When you begin an opioid addiction treatment program, your treatment may include:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy
Neurofeedback therapy
Group and individual therapy sessions
Family counseling

An opioid rehab center with the medical and therapy staff available to help you with the physical and mental symptoms of addiction is your best choice when you are ready to commit to your sobriety and create healthy coping habits to deal with the day-to-day emotional and mental stress life throws at you.

Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Has the Right Opioid Addiction Treatment Program for You

You do not have to go through the painful withdrawal symptoms that opioid addiction can create alone. Our Colorado rehab center offers medication-assisted treatment for all types of addiction as well as behavioral therapy programs that can treat the mental side of addiction and help you form healthy coping skills that you will use for the rest of your life. If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction and needs an opioid rehab center in Colorado, contact 833.448.0127 today to speak with one of our caring staff to schedule an assessment.

Characteristics of a Good Heroin Rehab

Posted on September 14, 2021 by cmarnew

Heroin rehab can be a significant struggle if you do not have the proper care to help you through some of the painful withdrawal symptoms. Finding the right heroin addiction rehab center can help you get through your detox and continue your addiction treatment with behavioral and group therapy.

At Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery, our heroin addiction treatment program can help you get over your heroin addiction with our medication-assisted and behavioral therapy. A certified therapist will develop a treatment program based on your initial evaluation and continue to update your treatment as necessary. If you or someone you love is struggling to beat heroin addiction, call 833.448.0127 today to learn more about our heroin rehab center in Colorado.

What to Look For in a Heroin Rehab Center in Colorado

If you are struggling with an addiction to heroin and have failed to stop on your own, it is time to look into a heroin rehab center with the right addiction treatment programs for you. Addiction is as unique as the individual that is suffering through it. The right heroin rehab center will understand this and base their treatment according to the individual and their progress through the program.

Evidence-Based Treatment

Evidence-based treatment is scientific-backed evidence of addiction treatment with a proven track record of success that is well documented and researched. Cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy are two evidence-based behavioral treatment options with a high level of success in addiction recovery.

A well-rounded heroin addiction treatment program will include behavioral therapy along with individual, group, and family therapy sessions.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Severe withdrawal symptoms can accompany heroin withdrawal. For this reason, an addiction treatment program may include medication-assisted treatment. This can reduce withdrawal symptoms which can get in the way of your addiction recovery.

The FDA has approved the following drugs to help reduce painful withdrawal symptoms, reduce your cravings, and block the euphoric effect drugs and alcohol have:

Buprenorphine
Suboxone
Naltrexone
Naloxone

Evaluation and Case Management

At the time of your enrollment, you will go through an evaluation process to determine the best course of action in your treatment. This might include:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
Individual and group therapy
Family counseling

As you move through the program, your therapist will update your treatment plan depending on your progress. MAT is useful in getting you through your withdrawal symptoms to focus on your recovery but is a short-term solution. In some severe cases, the medication that blocks the euphoric sensations from heroin may be taken long-term with continued support from an outpatient program.

Outpatient Programs

For those who have gone through a detox program or residential addiction treatment and still want help coping with their addiction, an outpatient program can continue their heroin addiction treatment while maintaining a normal work schedule. Patients can attend outpatient programs a few hours each day or week, depending on their treatment, and fits around their busy lives.

Telehealth options can also be available when you cannot make it into a treatment facility.

Heroin Addiction Treatment in Colorado: The Road to Recovery

At Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery, our heroin addiction treatment center can help you with your heroin rehab with our heroin detox program and outpatient therapy with the best treatment options based on your individual needs. We use a combination of behavioral therapy, holistic therapy, and medication-assisted treatment to help you continue your recovery from heroin addiction.

Call 833.448.0127 or fill out our online form today to speak with one of our supportive therapists about our heroin rehab center and how we can help you begin on the road to recovery.