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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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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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3 Benefits of Family Therapy

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 25, 2023 Updated: January 4, 2023 On the journey to recovery, support is key. Addiction isolates—it isolates the individual from loved ones, from themselves, and from a life of joy. Every member of the family can also be impacted by…

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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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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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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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5 Surprising Benefits of Individual Therapy

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 15, 2022 Updated: November 21, 2022 Addiction recovery can be a difficult but ultimately rewarding journey. There are as many approaches to individual recovery as there are individual stories of addiction. One strategy commonly utilized to help with the process…

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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…

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Find Out What Pain Management Treatment Is and if It’s Right for You

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 12, 2022 Updated: November 21, 2022 Chronic pain can be an underlying factor in what leads to drug or alcohol addiction. This pain may be the result of an accident, injury, or illness. Often, opioids are prescribed to provide pain…

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