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The Stages of Addiction Recovery

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 26, 2023 Updated: July 5, 2023 Addiction recovery is not a simple process, but one that occurs over a period of time through several steps. To achieve sobriety, a person needs to recognize where they are right now, gaining an…

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What You Learn During Alcohol Addiction Treatment

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 20, 2023 Updated: July 5, 2023 Alcoholism can take so much from you and your future. Yet, in alcohol addiction treatment, you learn how to embrace life and heal again. If you are unsure if you need a recovery program…

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What Is Dual Diagnosis?

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 18, 2023 Updated: July 5, 2023 What is dual diagnosis treatment? It is a form of treatment in which a therapist identifies and treats a co-occurring addiction and mental health condition. Individuals with multiple conditions require an integrated form of…

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Top 4 Benefits of a Suboxone Rehab Program

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 6, 2023 Updated: July 5, 2023 Suboxone is a medication that can be used to curb the symptoms associated with opioid withdrawal. It can also curb cravings, which helps those in recovery focus on overcoming the underlying causes of substance…

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Integrated Opioid Addiction Treatment

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 6, 2023 Updated: March 21, 2023   If you’re looking for a comprehensive, integrated approach to opioid addiction treatment, Colorado Medication Assisted Treatment (CMAR) is the place to start. At CMAR, we specialize in providing an array of evidence-based treatments…

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What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment?

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 1, 2023 Updated: March 21, 2023 Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an approach to addiction treatment that involves the use of FDA-approved medications to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. These medications aren’t meant to treat addiction alone but work best…

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The Importance of Group Therapy in Opioid Treatment

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 28, 2023 Updated: March 21, 2023 A group therapy program is one of the most important factors in any successful opioid addiction recovery program. Unlike an individual therapy program, group counseling involves feedback from peers, accountability, and a community of…

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How to Help a Loved One with Opioid Addiction

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 27, 2023 Updated: February 2, 2023 If your loved one is struggling with opioid addiction, it’s likely a scary and overwhelming time for everyone involved. Opioids have been in the news heavily for the past few decades—and for good reason.…

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Drug Overdose Symptoms

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 21, 2023 Updated: March 21, 2023 One of the most dangerous risks associated with drug use is the potential for an overdose. Knowing the signs and symptoms of a drug overdose can help you prevent a tragedy from happening. Drug…

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