When you begin your journey towards recovery, there is no denying that emotions play a big part. Your emotional response will be varied and personal, ranging from extreme highs to extreme lows. It is important to learn how to regulate your emotions in order to successfully complete your treatment and sustain long-term recovery. Many of the emotions you experience during … Read More

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) impacts a variety of individuals, particularly those who have experienced trauma, such as military who have been in battle, violent crime victims, and victims of abuse or domestic violence. Symptoms of PTSD include nightmares and flashbacks that relive the traumatic experience, difficulty sleeping, and feeling detached or estranged from others and from normal life circumstances. Sufferers … Read More

A recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience shows that the resident immune cells of women register pain at higher levels than those of men. This means that women have greater sensitivity to pain and get less relief from opioid pain medications than men do, on average. This study could be an explanation for why chronic diseases like fibromyalgia … Read More

The opioid epidemic is continuing to devastate the nation, and as the 12th highest ranked in the US for opioid misuse, Colorado is consistently working on viable resolutions. From state government to prescribers, Colorado rehabs to family members, Coloradans are getting involved in saving and serving their own. Most recently, the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) has launched a six-month opioid … Read More

In 2013, 27,000 babies were born addicted to some kind of drugs or alcohol. Expectant mothers who use drugs or alcohol put themselves and their babies at risk for a number of health problems, some of which may be long-lasting. Still, pregnant women struggling with addiction are often reluctant to seek treatment for a variety of reasons. They may feel … Read More

When you enter a Colorado drug rehab facility, you have a great deal of work to do to overcome your addiction to drugs or alcohol. Although rehab is a lot of work and requires a lot of effort, it can lead to a better life for you and your family. One consideration you may also have in rehab is whether … Read More

Alcohol use disorder affects over 15 million adults and over 600,000 adolescents in the United States, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. The Denver Post reported recently that Colorado is the top state for alcohol consumption in the US as well. People who abuse alcohol have a range of treatments available to them to help them … Read More

Many people wonder whether their health insurance will cover the cost of their drug rehab in Colorado. Coverage can depend on several factors, including the type of rehab you need and what kind of insurance you have. Private or Public Insurance Most private insurance has some mental health coverage, and because of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act … Read More