By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 5, 2021 Updated: March 12, 2021 Addiction is an ongoing epidemic across the world. From illegal drugs and alcohol to food and even prescription drugs, it is possible to become addicted to many things. Whether a person is using with…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 17, 2021 Updated: March 4, 2021 Percocet is a type of opiate drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. The drug contains oxycodone hydrochloride along with acetaminophen, and improper use may lead to dependence and addiction. When this happens,…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 20, 2020 Updated: March 4, 2021 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…
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: 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 6, 2020 Updated: March 3, 2021 Recovery is not something that can be done alone. In fact, every major treatment-outcome study shows a clear link between peer-support & long-term addiction recovery. Opioid dependence is no exception. Yet unfortunately, over 90%…
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…