The symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can be uncomfortable, painful and even life-threatening in some cases. The most common symptoms are rapid heartbeat, sweating, nausea and vomiting, tremors and exhaustion. Some...


The intensive outpatient program (IOP) at The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake offers continued support and increased independence for those recovering from drug or alcohol addictions.  What is IOP? In...



At a Glance: A co-occurring disorder is a term that describes having two or more mental health and substance use disorders. About half of people who experience a substance use...



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...


At a Glance Adderall is a stimulant prescribed for attention deficit disorders. When misused, Adderall is addictive and poses health and other risks to those who abuse it. Adderall misuse...


A substance use disorder (SUD) often co-occurs with other disorders that can be addressed in addiction treatment. One of these co-occurring disorder is sex addiction. While sex addiction is not recognized...



When people think about factors that cause mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, they usually consider environmental issues, like a chaotic home life, or genetic concerns, like a family...