January 2020 - AspenRidge

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What Is Substance Use Disorder?

A National Survey on Drug Use and Health, released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 2017, stated that about 18.7 million adults in the United States had a substance use disorder. That equates to…
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Importance of Life Skills For Successful Recovery

When you were growing up, a family member probably taught you skills like how to cook, clean, and bathe. Those skills are vital. But there are other skills that parents may not have taught because they may struggle with them themselves.…
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Announcing: AspenRidge AspenRidge Virtual Care Online Intensive Outpatient Program

We are very excited to share that AspenRidge has officially launched AspenRidge AspenRidge Virtual Care, our first-ever Online Intensive Outpatient Program (5-Day IOP)! Over 128,000 Coloradans were dependent upon or abusing illicit drugs…
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Life Skills After Addiction

You may have heard the term life skills before and wondered about what are life skills after addiction? Life skills are abilities and behaviors that allow you to deal with everyday life. When you are in addiction, these skills fall by the…
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Why Choose an Alumni Program?

Many different rehab centers have alumni programs for people who have just completed a treatment program. But why choose a rehab alumni program? Alumni programs are a form of aftercare in Lakewood, CO for those who want and need ongoing…
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Meditation and Recovery: A Personal Experience

My passion for meditation and Eastern spirituality sprang from a more than emphatic suggestion from my first AA sponsor. In retrospect, it must have been painfully obvious to my sponsor that I was in need of practical skills to assist me…
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Understanding Primary Emotions: A Holiday Survival Skill

The holidays are full of family, feasts, parties, and gifts. It can be a time full of love, community, delicious treats, and exciting moments, but it can also be a time of stress, guilt, financial difficulties, and overstimulation. The holidays…
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Anxiety

Heart racing, stomach churning, face perspiring, muscles tense, feeling like you’re about to lose control! These are some of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety, if left untreated, can negatively impact work, relationships, and mental and…
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Top 5 Reasons Treatment is Right for You

Still uncertain about whether treatment is right for you? Makes sense. It can be one hell of an intimating decision with plenty of unknowns, but let me tell ya, you’re not alone (by a long shot!). Countless number of my clients have said…
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Potential (Probability) of Blockchain in Healthcare: A Review of Patient-Centered Care By Adam Davis

First, what is Blockchain? Blockchain is a security software system that uses decentralized transparency mechanisms. Within a blockchain, each block in the chain is simultaneously unique to itself, informationally speaking, and a part of…

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