Could online therapy really help you stop using drugs and alcohol? The benefits of telehealth therapy have become more obvious than ever as more people stay home and work on themselves. Telehealth treatment, done properly in the right setting, may allow you to see a significant improvement in your health and overall wellbeing. Yet, you…
Making the decision to get addiction help is an exceptional one, an experience that will change your future if you commit to it. A gender-specific treatment program may be one of the best options for you. At Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery, we offer a men’s rehab program and a women’s rehab program, both of which…
Drug and alcohol addiction takes a toll on your mind and body. Mental health disorders complicate matters, as well. For those who are ready to embrace treatment, it may be helpful to know a range of counseling types are available. That includes things like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).…
When a person starts on the path of healing from addiction, they may be given medications to support the process. Medication-assisted recovery can be very effective when properly used alongside therapy. Yet, this doesn’t mean supporting loved ones through the recovery process gets easier. It is still essential to have ongoing support in recovery and…
Detox can be the most challenging stage of recovery to complete. During detox, you may experience mild to severe withdrawal symptoms, as well as cravings that make detox tough to get through. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can help you reduce your cravings and withdrawal symptoms, giving you a fighting chance to complete detox and move forward…
The harm-reduction approach to therapy is a set of eight principles that center around meeting people where they are and slowly bringing them along to recovery. Treatment specialists recognize that not everyone is ready or capable of ending their addiction at a given time. Instead of assuming where an individual should be in their addiction…
One of the benefits of an outpatient treatment program is that it gives you the flexibility you need to work on your recovery without neglecting your responsibilities at home, work, or school. You can work your therapy sessions around your daily schedule. However, balancing outpatient treatment with everyday life can be challenging, especially if your weekly schedule…
If you are struggling with addiction and dealing with a mental disorder at the same time, you have co-occurring disorders. Both conditions can have distinct symptoms, making it almost impossible for you to function each day. A dual diagnosis treatment program can help you address your mental health disorder and your addiction simultaneously so that you…
Naloxone is an opioid addiction treatment medication that rapidly reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. One of the top naloxone benefits for opioid addiction is that it binds to opioid receptors in the brain. This action reverses or blocks the effects of other opioids that enter the central nervous system. The drug can prevent…
Outpatient treatment programs are an excellent alternative to residential treatment. Also, outpatient therapy can help you return home after inpatient treatment. Therefore, it’s worth considering an outpatient treatment program. To learn more, reach out to Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery today at 833.448.0127. Outpatient Treatment Program Benefits There are several benefits to outpatient treatment programs, such…