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Integrated Opioid Addiction Treatment

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 6, 2023 Updated: March 21, 2023   If you’re looking for a comprehensive, integrated approach to opioid addiction treatment, Colorado Medication Assisted Treatment (CMAR) is the place to start. At CMAR, we specialize in providing an array of evidence-based treatments…

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How Effective Is Drug Rehab?

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 14, 2023 Updated: March 21, 2023 When you are looking for an addiction treatment center for you or your loved one, it is normal to be skeptical about whether a drug rehab program will be effective. While statistics regarding success…

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6 Benefits of Outpatient Treatment Programs

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 7, 2023 Updated: March 21, 2023 On the journey to recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, there are many different types of treatment options available. While inpatient treatment can be a valuable resource, outpatient treatment programs provide many benefits that…

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How Can Medication-Assisted Treatment Help You?

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 3, 2023 Updated: January 4, 2023 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…

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How to Balance Outpatient Treatment

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 28, 2022 Updated: January 4, 2023 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…

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Signs You Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 21, 2022 Updated: January 4, 2023 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…

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Treating Pain in Patients with Addiction

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 30, 2022 Updated: October 25, 2022 Treating pain and addiction requires a multi-pronged approach using medication and various types of behavioral and holistic therapy. Each person feels and reacts to pain differently. For people suffering from chronic pain, taking opioid…

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3 Signs Your Loved One Is Addicted to Heroin

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 25, 2022 Updated: October 25, 2022 Knowing what heroin addiction signs to look for is important to know if you suspect a friend or family member is abusing this dangerous and illegal substance. Heroin can cause a serious addiction that…

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5 Surprising Benefits of a Women’s Rehab

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 13, 2022 Updated: July 21, 2022 There are many different reasons why women turn to drugs or alcohol. Peer and social pressure can push women to drink, as well as relationship issues with men at work and in their personal…

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How to Know if a Family Therapy Program Is Right for You

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 11, 2022 Updated: July 21, 2022 Your family, for better or worse, plays a big role in who you are and how you cope with everyday situations. Families who do not talk with each other openly are more likely to…