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The Impact of Mental Health In Addiction Recovery

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 31, 2023 Updated: February 2, 2023 Many people with substance use disorders also struggle with mental health disorders. Treating both during addiction treatment is critical to ensuring long-term addiction recovery. This is done through dual diagnosis treatment, a specialized program that…

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What Is Bipolar Mania?

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 11, 2023 Updated: January 4, 2023 Bipolar mania is a mental health condition that is characterized by the presence of a manic episode. This can be an intense mood state, which is often accompanied by extreme behavior and thoughts. People…

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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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Making Realistic Addiction Recovery Goals in 2022

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Author Michael Damioli, LCSW, CSAT Michael Damioli, LCSW, CSAT read more Published: January 13, 2022 Updated: January 4, 2022 Many people will ring in the New Year by celebrating with friends and family, drinking and partying the night away. For those struggling…

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Recognizing World Mental Health Day in October

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 10, 2021 Updated: September 30, 2021 Each year on October 10th, World Mental Health Day is celebrated to bring awareness to mental health illness’s debilitating effect on many people worldwide. Mental health issues affect men, women, and children around the…

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What Kinds of Therapy Are Good for Addiction?

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 19, 2021 Updated: September 8, 2021 Addiction affects each person differently as it is both a mental health issue and a social one. Peer pressure pushes many of us to smoke or drink well before the legal age, and our…

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September Is National Recovery Month

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 1, 2021 Updated: August 25, 2021 National Recovery Month happens every September to help raise awareness of mental health and substance use disorders that millions of people face every year. The stigma of mental health and addiction has led many…

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How to Help a Loved One Seek Dual Diagnosis Treatment

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 16, 2021 Updated: August 3, 2021 Treating substance use disorder does not involve a one-size-fits-all approach. The same kind of treatment will not work for everyone. The underlying issues that can lead to substance abuse are hidden deep within us.…

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CBT Program in Colorado

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 30, 2021 Updated: June 8, 2021 Many people who struggle with addiction and co-occurring mental health issues like depression or anxiety can benefit from a cognitive-behavioral therapy program (CBT). This type of therapy has helped many get back to living…