The Link between Self-Harm and Drug Addiction | The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake Self-harm occurs when people deliberately hurt themselves in some way, but are not suicidal. The most common self-harming behavior is cutting, followed by ingesting toxic substances (poisoning). Other self-harming behaviors...
Hotlines Drug and Alcohol Hotlines Addiction and mental illness can feel isolating, frightening and hopeless. But there are numerous resources available to help you or a loved one overcome addiction and...
Colorado Considering Controversial Safe Drug Injection Sites Colorado lawmakers are looking into the possibility of opening a safe injection site in Denver where drug users could go to inject their drugs safely and privately. Safe drug injection sites exist...
What Role Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Play in Addiction Recovery? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is often used in addiction treatment because it focuses on solving problems and developing coping skills to deal with challenging situations more successfully. CBT is best used for...
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...
Leveraging the Power of Art Therapy in Colorado Rehab Art therapy is offered by rehabs in Colorado as a way of expressing and articulating struggles, challenges, and feelings. Art therapy can supplement talk therapy and allow you to creatively...
What Happens in SMART Recovery in Colorado? Many people who have attended inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse and addiction find aftercare helpful in maintaining sobriety and for ongoing support as they transition back to their...
It’s A Disease, But Is There A Cure For Addiction? Throughout history, society has celebrated the eradication of harmful disease. From the creation of the smallpox vaccine in 1793 to the polio vaccine in 1953, we love to know that...
Is There a Link between Gaming Addiction and Drug Abuse in Colorado? Forty-nine percent of Americans report playing some type of video game, and the average American spends 29 hours per month playing video games, or nearly an hour a day. While about 95...
How Does Drug Abuse Start? Drug abuse begins somewhere for everyone. Whether a person has been battling a substance abuse disorder for weeks, months or years, they all have a story as to how their...