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Physical Side Effects of Alcohol Addiction

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 29, 2021 Updated: August 3, 2021 Alcohol addiction has steadily risen despite the numerous harmful side effects it has on the body. Unfortunately, the effects of alcohol addiction can take a toll in more ways than most people realize. An…

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What to Look For in an Addiction Treatment Center

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 21, 2021 Updated: August 3, 2021 How do you know if an addiction treatment center is right for you or a loved one? Your first step is to find a treatment facility run by a professional and caring staff dedicated…

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Types of Addiction Treatment for Recovery

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 30, 2021 Updated: June 4, 2021 There is likely a misconception among many people with addiction issues that all treatment programs are the same. The fact is that there are many types of addiction treatment. There are addiction treatment center programs that…

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Intensive Outpatient Treatment in Colorado

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 20, 2021 Updated: May 3, 2021 An intensive outpatient treatment program offers comprehensive services to patients throughout the program. Some people may need details about the difference between outpatient and intensive outpatient programs. It can be helpful to know more…

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Choosing the Right Heroin Treatment Program

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 15, 2021 Updated: May 3, 2021 The devastating effects of heroin are experienced across the country among those with heroin addiction issues and their family members every day. Heroin can take a substantial toll on the health, well-being, and even…

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Finding an OxyContin Treatment Program Right For You

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 12, 2021 Updated: June 4, 2021 Addiction to OxyContin takes an incredible toll on people and their families. The risk of addiction to this pain reliever affects many thousands of people. Sources show that there are continuing risks to addiction…

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Benefits of Seeking Alcohol Addiction Treatment

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 10, 2021 Updated: June 4, 2021 Alcohol addiction takes a serious toll on individual people and on the families of people with an addiction to alcohol. The short-term effects and the long-term effects of addiction of alcohol addiction may have…

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How Buprenorphine Is Used to Treat Heroin Addiction

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 30, 2021 Updated: March 26, 2021 Heroin affects the brain and body in ways that can eventually lead to a serious addiction. It doesn’t discriminate, so people from any background can become vulnerable to its effects. Getting the right help…

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Does Vivitrol Cure Drug or Alcohol Addiction?

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 15, 2021 Updated: April 26, 2021 Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) gives rehab centers the ability to provide clients with a treatment option that can help sustain recovery. While it’s mainly used to treat drug addiction, it can also benefit individuals battling…

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How Naltrexone Is Used to Treat Opiate Addiction

By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 10, 2021 Updated: April 26, 2021 The way that opioids interact with the brain makes opiate addiction difficult to overcome. It used to be that the main approach to helping people with opioid addiction was to have them go through…