By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 5, 2021 Updated: March 4, 2021 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…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 1, 2020 Updated: March 4, 2021 Oxycontin is a common gateway drug to heroin. Whether you buy the medication legally or illegally, if dependency develops, seek professional help from an Oxycontin addiction treatment program. Skilled experts, such as the Colorado…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 10, 2020 Updated: March 4, 2021 Finding a good addiction treatment program for you or your loved one can be an overwhelming process. Due to the time, money, and energy an individual and or a family channel toward substance use…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 5, 2020 Updated: March 4, 2021 If you are struggling with drug addiction, attending a drug rehab center is a huge step towards recovery. However, if it is your first time being in rehab, it can be a difficult decision…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 2, 2020 Updated: March 4, 2021 Research tells us that the most effective timing for treating opioid use disorder (OUD) & those at risk for developing one is early intervention. Intervening before the condition progresses can literally save someone’s life,…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 15, 2020 Updated: September 30, 2021 Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combines behavioral therapy and FDA-approved medication to reduce the unpleasant withdrawal symptoms that come from alcohol, meth, and opioid withdrawal. Medication-assisted treatment programs enable you to focus on your recovery while…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 8, 2020 Updated: March 4, 2021 According to SAMHSA, The definition of a co-occurring disorder is the “coexistence of both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder.” Co-occurring disorders are widespread among the addicted population, with as many…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 3, 2020 Updated: March 4, 2021 Over the last few years, opioid treatment providers, and programs of all sorts have begun offering increased services. Some offer case management, some offer individual therapy programs, and some even offer peer-support groups. Yet…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 1, 2020 Updated: March 3, 2021 Addiction is a chronic disease that causes physical and psychological dependence on a drug. A person may lack control over their behavior despite the risks associated with drug use. Identifying the signs of addiction…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 12, 2020 Updated: March 3, 2021 At CMAR, Colorado’s first recovery-oriented and clinically driven opioid recovery program, we work with our patients to identify the most appropriate course for them, while still ensuring that they receive all of the clinical…