What is an Evening IOP?
An evening Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a form of mental health treatment that involves attending group therapy sessions and other therapeut…
What to Know About Medication-Assisted…
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Addiction Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and other t…
Somatic Therapy for Addiction
Somatic therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between the mind and the body. It can be an effective treatment approach fo…
Is Acupuncture Helpful for Overcoming A…
There is some evidence to suggest that acupuncture may be helpful in the treatment of addiction. Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicin…
Medical Alcohol Detox
Medical alcohol detox is a process of safely managing the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal that can occur when someone stops drinking after a period of…
Getting Help for Gambling Addiction
Gambling addiction, also known as pathological gambling or compulsive gambling, is a type of impulse-control disorder. It is characterized by an inab…
The Importance of Self-Care in Recovery
Self-care is an essential component of addiction recovery. It is the process of taking care of one’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being…
Understanding Dual Diagnosis
What is Dual Diagnosis? Dual diagnosis refers to the co-occurrence of a mental health disorder and a substance abuse disorder. It is also sometimes r…
What to Know About Court Mandated Treat…
Answering legal questions about Court Mandated Treatment in Colorado. Guest post by Veronica Gordon, a legal content writer who works with the Law Of…
