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 support from others who went to the same rehab facility. You are also able to…
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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 in managing my overactive mind, coping with a barrage of chaotic emotions, shifting my…
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In the world of addiction, there are two terms used to discuss the self-work one must do: Sobriety and Recovery. Sobriety speaks to the abstinence of the act of using substances. Generally, this is the first goal of substance abuse treatment, and an essential one. Substances cloud our minds, affecting our judgement, our emotions and…
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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 can be complicated for our emotions, and even more complicated when we try to stuff…
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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 physical health. It can affect self- esteem and break down our immune systems over time. There are medications available to…
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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 the same thing to me before they chose to enter into treatment.…
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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 a larger dependent system that is self-regulated by its users who store and share data with each other, without depending on…
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Addiction recovery is a process that extends long past rehab, and you must use the lessons you learned there to create a life of sobriety. Along the way, you may need help or support, like from an alumni program. So, how does an alumni program in Colorado help? Learning more about this care option at…
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You don’t know what you don’t know. Yes, that statement sounds silly at the onset, but how many of us are guilty of missing that blatantly obvious fact? The problem is when we have forgotten how it was to learn something that has become second-nature to us, it becomes challenging to relearn. What are life…
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If you’re wondering, “Am I an alcoholic?” it’s likely that drinking has negatively affected your life. You’re not alone. Alcohol abuse and addiction are common. The good news: drinking problems are treatable. At AspenRidge Recovery Centers, we help people who are wondering, “Am I an alcoholic?” get their lives back on track. We work with…
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