Ativan for Alcohol Withdrawal 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...
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) 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...
Denver Schools Address Student Addiction with Counselors and Therapy Dogs Six Denver area public schools have begun to provide access to drug treatment for students through School-Based Health Centers developed from a partnership with Denver Health. Through the program, which is intended...
Co-Occurring Disorders 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...
Exploring the Role of Exercise in Addiction Treatment The term “mind, body, and spirit” is not something new and novel when talking about wellness and recovery. Many times in drug rehab programs, the focus is on brightening the...
PTSD and Substance Abuse 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...
Adderall Addiction Treatment & Rehab in Colorado 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...
Sex Addiction and Substance Abuse 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...
Can Borderline Personality Disorder Be Treated Concurrently with Addiction? Most people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) have a substance use disorder at some point in their lifetimes. Using substances can soothe painful emotions, but this relief comes at a cost. Chronic...
Does High Altitude Cause Depression? 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...