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Tips for Saying No to Alcohol on Thanksgiving

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 5, 2021 Updated: November 1, 2021 The holiday season is when most people who struggle with alcohol addiction will relapse as peer and society pressure to drink is very heavy this time of year. To help you with your cravings…

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Pro-Social Behavior: What it means, why it matters, and how to do it?

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Author Cortland Mathers-Suter, MSSA Cortland Mathers-Suter, MSSA read more Medically Reviewed By Michael Damioli, LCSW, CSAT Michael Damioli, LCSW, CSAT read more Published: November 1, 2021 Updated: November 1, 2021  Addiction is a disease of isolation. One of its key features…

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Peer Support Can Hold You Accountable to Your Recovery

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 23, 2021 Updated: July 6, 2021 Peer support for addiction recovery can be successful in helping those suffering from addiction when individual therapy is not enough. Participants will feel more comfortable around others who have gone through similar struggles and…

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How Community Activities Can Boost Recovery

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 6, 2021 Updated: July 13, 2021 For those in recovery from addiction, finding new healthy hobbies should be a priority. Addiction can cause physical and mental health issues that different activities can help participants recover from. Additionally, addiction can be…

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Why Telehealth Treatment Can Work for You

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 6, 2020 Updated: March 3, 2021 Getting the right treatment for substance use disorders can enhance your long-term recovery. Many people fail to find professional help, citing embarrassment and shame. Unfortunately, continued addiction can result in life-threatening consequences. According to…