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Understanding Varying Types of Bipolar Disorder

There are two main types of bipolar disorder: Bipolar I disorder and Bipolar II disorder. Bipolar…
adolescent addiction treatment

Can I Legally Make My Teen Go To Substance Abuse Treatment?

As a parent, it can be a difficult decision to make when your teenager is…
is therapy confidential in Colorado?

How Confidential Is Treatment In The State of Colorado?

In general, treatment for substance use and mental health in Colorado is highly confidential. In…
motivational interviewing for addiction

What is Motivational Interviewing?

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a counseling approach developed by William Miller and Stephen Rollnick in…
effects of trauma on the body

The Effects of Psychological Trauma on the Body

Psychological trauma can have a wide range of effects on the body. Some common physical…
LifeRing for addiction recovery

What is LifeRing?

LifeRing is a nonprofit organization that provides support for individuals recovering from addiction. It offers…
discrimination in drug courts

Discrimination in Drug Courts

Unfortunately, discrimination is still an issue in drug court, both in Colorado and nationally. What…
addiction among medical professionals

Addiction Among Medical Professionals

Addiction is a serious issue in the medical profession. Studies have shown that healthcare professionals,…
rock climbing for addiction recovery

The Benefits of Rock Climbing in Addiction Recovery

Rock climbing can be a great activity for people looking to recover from addiction. It…
aromatherapy for addiction treatment

Using Aromatherapy in Addiction Treatment

Aromatherapy can be a helpful tool in addiction treatment. Aromatherapy is a type of alternative…
addiction and motherhood

Addiction and Motherhood

Addiction and motherhood can be a challenging combination, as mothers who are struggling with addiction…
Colorado drug laws

A Brief History of Colorado Drug Laws

Today, Colorado has some of the most permissive drug laws in the United States, with…
codependency

Understanding Codependency

Codependency is a type of unhealthy relationship pattern where one person becomes overly focused on…
alcohol related deaths in Boulder Colorado

Rates of Alcohol-Related Deaths in Boulder County and Colorado

Though Boulder County, Colorado, is known as a healthy and idyllic place, alcohol-related deaths and…
can burnout lead to addiction?

Can Work Burnout Cause Addiction?

It is possible that work burnout could lead to the development of an addiction. When…
types of interventions for addiction

Types of Interventions for Addiction

There are many types of interventions for addiction, but there is continuing debate over which…
cannabis laws in Colorado

Current Laws in Colorado & Federally Surrounding Cannabis

What you need to know about the legality of cannabis in Colorado and beyond. Guest…
hiking for addiction recovery

How Hiking Helps Addiction Recovery

Hiking and spending time in nature has been shown to have numerous benefits for individuals…
mindfulness for addiction recovery

Can Mindfulness Help me Overcome Addiction?

Mindfulness is a powerful tool in addiction recovery. Mindfulness is a practice that involves bringing…
art therapy for addiction

Art Therapy in Addiction Treatment

Art therapy can be a helpful tool in addiction treatment as it can provide a…
apps for addiction recovery

Can Apps be Helpful in Staying Sober After Treatment?

Can apps for addiction recovery be helpful? Yes, apps for addiction recovery can be helpful.…
living at home vs sober living during IOP

Living at Home vs. Sober Living During IOP

While attending an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), many people opt to live in a structured…
gray area drinking

What is Gray Area Drinking?

Gray area drinking refers to the consumption of alcohol in a way that may be…
evening IOP

What is an Evening IOP?

An evening Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a form of mental health treatment that involves…
medication assisted treatment for addiction

What to Know About Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Medication-Assisted Treatment for Addiction Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with…
somatic therapy for addiction

Somatic Therapy for Addiction

Somatic therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between the mind…
acupuncture for addiction

Is Acupuncture Helpful for Overcoming Addiction?

There is some evidence to suggest that acupuncture may be helpful in the treatment of…
risks of drunk driving in Colorado

The Consequences of Driving Drunk in Colorado

Wondering what the legal and other risks are for driving drunk in Colorado? Jackson Sawa…
medical detox for alcohol

Medical Detox for Alcohol

Medical detox for alcohol is a process of safely managing the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal…
managing legal problems after addiction

Managing Legal Problems in the Wake of Addiction

It can feel daunting to clear up legal problems caused by addiction, but it is…
gambling addiction colorado

Getting Help for Gambling Addiction

Gambling addiction, also known as pathological gambling or compulsive gambling, is a type of impulse-control…
self care in addiction recovery

The Importance of Self-Care in Recovery

Self-care is an essential component of addiction recovery. It is the process of taking care…
dual diagnosis colorado

Understanding Dual Diagnosis

What is Dual Diagnosis? Dual diagnosis refers to the co-occurrence of a mental health disorder…