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The Consequences of Driving Drunk in Colorado

Wondering what the legal and other risks are for driving drunk in Colorado? Jackson Sawa…
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Medical Detox for Alcohol

Medical detox for alcohol is a process of safely managing the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal…
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Managing Legal Problems in the Wake of Addiction

It can feel daunting to clear up legal problems caused by addiction, but it is…
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Getting Help for Gambling Addiction

Gambling addiction, also known as pathological gambling or compulsive gambling, is a type of impulse-control…
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The Importance of Self-Care in Recovery

Self-care is an essential component of addiction recovery. It is the process of taking care…
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Understanding Dual Diagnosis

What is Dual Diagnosis? Dual diagnosis refers to the co-occurrence of a mental health disorder…
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The Importance of Staying Hydrated in Recovery

Staying hydrated is important for addiction recovery because it helps to replenish fluids that are…
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What to Know About Court Mandated Treatment in Colorado

Answering legal questions about Court Mandated Treatment in Colorado. Guest post by Veronica Gordon, a…
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Should I Hire an Interventionist to Help my Loved One?

If you have a loved one struggling with addiction, you may be considering hiring an…
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The Benefits of Journaling in Addiction Recovery

Journaling is highly therapeutic, and often a part of a person's journey in addiction recovery.…
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How do I Know if I’m an Alcoholic?

It can be stressful and overwhelming to question whether or not your alcohol use has…
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Addiction Treatment

Internal Family Systems (IFS) can be extremely helpful in addiction treatment and recovery. IFS is…
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The Fentanyl Crisis in Colorado

The use of the synthetic opioid fentanyl has been a major contributor to the opioid…
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Can a Therapy Dog Help me Recover From Addiction?

Therapy dogs can provide a number of benefits for people in addiction recovery. They can…
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Will Going to Treatment Affect the Custody of my Children?

Guest Post from our friends at Dolan + Zimmerman LLP.  For many sufferers of addiction, going…
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Addiction and the ADA: Coverage, Protections, and Recourse Against Discrimination

Guest post by Veronica Gordon, a legal content writer who works with the Law Offices of…
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Can The Family and Medical Leave Act Be Used For Addiction Treatment In Colorado?

Guest Blog by Jackson Sawa, writer for our friends at Dolan + Zimmerman, a criminal…
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How to Have Sober Fun In The Fall (In Colorado!)

With the changing seasons comes seasonal beers, Oktoberfest celebrations, and alcohol almost certainly being a…
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Body Image & Addiction

At our Boulder addiction recovery center, we understand the relationship between body image and addiction…
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Holistic Treatment for Panic Disorder

More and more, people are interested in seeking out holistic treatment for Panic Disorder, understanding…
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Managing Chronic Pain Without Opioids

Because of the risk of addiction that comes with opioid use, many people search for…
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What is Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)?

Complex PTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or C-PTSD) is  a mental health condition caused by…
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Understanding Toxic Positivity in Addiction Recovery

Toxic Positivity is an outlook that can derail a person's recovery from addiction, especially early…
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The Importance of Community in Long Term Recovery

How important is community in long term recovery? And how does someone go about finding…
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Recognizing Addiction Triggers Using Mindfulness

For people in early recovery from addiction, triggers and cravings can play a major role…
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What is Recovery Coaching?

When someone is looking for help in Colorado to find addiction or alcohol treatment there…
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Working with Shame in Early Recovery

One of the most difficult experiences in healing from addiction is working with shame in…
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Alcohol Addiction: How to Help Your Loved Ones

There are more than 14.5 million people who suffer from alcohol use disorder (AUD) in…
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Working Through Ambivalence in Addiction

Ambivalence in addiction is not only common, it's one of its defining features. Whether addiction…
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What’s the Difference Between PHP and IOP?

There are numerous options for beginning the journey of recovery from addiction, including levels of…
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Finding Your Passion After Addiction

It is not uncommon to feel groundless, aimless, or without passion in early recovery from…
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LGBTQIA2S+ Awareness Month: Issues Faced In Addiction Recovery

Recent polls indicate that 7.1% of American adults identify as LGBTQIA2S+, double the amount almost…
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Healthy Ways to Manage Stress

Stress is a part of life. Occasional, mild stress can help you focus or finish…

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