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What Is Rehab Like?

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 13, 2023 Updated: February 2, 2023 Drug and alcohol abuse can make individuals and families feel overwhelmed and helpless. Addiction impacts all areas of life, from job performance and mental function to relationship health and emotional wellness. If you or…

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Finding a Treatment Center for Alcohol Addiction in Thornton, CO

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 6, 2023 Updated: February 2, 2023 If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol addiction, you are in good company. Millions of Americans grapple with this form of substance abuse. Matters are complicated by the fact that alcohol…

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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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How to Detox from Alcohol and Where to Get the Right Help

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 12, 2022 Updated: August 31, 2022 There is no fast way to detox from alcohol. Your liver needs time to process the toxins out of your system, and the more you drink, the longer it will take. If you are…

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How to Stay Sober After Rehab

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 25, 2022 Updated: August 31, 2022 Moving into rehab marks a pivotal point in your life. It can be challenging to admit that you have a problem with drugs and alcohol. However, you should feel proud of yourself for the…

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Counseling for Alcohol Addiction

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 15, 2022 Updated: July 26, 2022 Alcohol addiction continues to be a major health crisis all across the country, with roughly 40 million men and women struggling with alcohol abuse every year. While there is no cure for addiction, alcohol…

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What to Expect in an Outpatient Alcohol Detox Center

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 8, 2022 Updated: July 26, 2022 For those who are struggling with alcohol addiction, the early days of recovery can be challenging. Some individuals have expectations about outpatient alcohol detox centers that can cause them to avoid seeking treatment and…

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5 Benefits of Outpatient Alcohol Detox

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 1, 2022 Updated: July 25, 2022 Alcohol is a legal substance that kills thousands of men and women every year in the U.S. While there is no cure for alcohol addiction, there are several treatment options that allow people to…

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How Does Outpatient Alcohol Detox Work and Is It Right for You?

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 1, 2022 Updated: July 21, 2022 How does outpatient alcohol detox work? Alcohol detoxing affects each person in different ways. Some people will have stronger cravings and withdrawal symptoms than others and require a more extensive detox experience with 24/7…