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10 Tips To Help Relieve Depression Symptoms

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 12, 2024 Updated: January 17, 2024 Depression can cause intense feelings of sadness and hopelessness, ultimately affecting your daily life and overall well-being. Symptoms of depression can differ from person to person, and it may seem like there’s no end…

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3 Treatment Goals for Depression

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 15, 2023 Updated: August 7, 2023 Depression and addiction often go hand in hand, with each condition serving to exacerbate the other. This can lead to a vicious cycle of substance abuse and negative moods, making it difficult to break…

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How Trauma Influences Addiction

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 13, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 Trauma can have a profound impact on mental health, even if the symptoms are not apparent for years. Trauma and addiction are often related. However, many addiction treatment programs don’t take past trauma into…

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What to Expect in Outpatient Mental Health Treatment

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 20, 2023 Updated: July 5, 2023 Mental health issues affect people differently; no two cases are alike. While some people need the 24/7 care that an inpatient or residential treatment program provides, others benefit from outpatient mental health treatment. An…

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What Is Trauma-Informed Care?

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 31, 2023 Updated: July 5, 2023 When you go to the doctor, the focus is often on figuring out what’s wrong. While your doctor only wants to help, taking a clinical approach that seems to ignore what may be happening…

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What Happens During the Individual Therapy Process?

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 10, 2023 Updated: July 5, 2023 When someone seeks out therapy or counseling for addiction, there are many options to choose from. Who delivers it, how it’s accessed, and how it’s approached all differ depending on the type of therapy a…

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How to Help a Friend with Depression

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 1, 2023 Updated: February 2, 2023 Millions of adults struggle with depression, and this condition can have a wide-reaching impact on all areas of life. What’s more, it can range widely in intensity from one individual to another. For some,…

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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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Dealing with Depression During the Winter Months

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 14, 2022 Updated: January 4, 2023 If you struggle with depression during winter, you can use some self-care strategies to deal with the situation. If you’re unsure about where to start or what steps you can take to cope with…