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Finding the Right Help for Opiate Addiction

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 20, 2023 Updated: February 2, 2023 Opiates are highly addictive, meaning that those who use them need increasing amounts over time to achieve the same effect. Many people originally take opiates like codeine or morphine because their doctor prescribed them…

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How Effective Is Drug Rehab?

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 14, 2023 Updated: March 21, 2023 When you are looking for an addiction treatment center for you or your loved one, it is normal to be skeptical about whether a drug rehab program will be effective. While statistics regarding success…

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What Is Rehab Like?

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 13, 2023 Updated: February 2, 2023 Drug and alcohol abuse can make individuals and families feel overwhelmed and helpless. Addiction impacts all areas of life, from job performance and mental function to relationship health and emotional wellness. If you or…

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6 Benefits of Outpatient Treatment Programs

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 7, 2023 Updated: March 21, 2023 On the journey to recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, there are many different types of treatment options available. While inpatient treatment can be a valuable resource, outpatient treatment programs provide many benefits that…

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Finding a Treatment Center for Alcohol Addiction in Thornton, CO

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 6, 2023 Updated: February 2, 2023 If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol addiction, you are in good company. Millions of Americans grapple with this form of substance abuse. Matters are complicated by the fact that alcohol…

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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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