NA vs AA vs PA – All “Anonymous” Groups Explained
Today, many anonymous groups exist to help people recover from their addiction. The 12-step anonymous tradition all started with Alcoholics Anonymous - or AA. The 12 steps were originally called the “12 Traditions,” and they were written…
Top 10 Binge Drinking Universities in CO
Top 10 Universities in Colorado Where Binge Drinking is a BIG Problem
For some of the top universities in Colorado, binge drinking has become a serious issue.
The college years are known to be the best times of your life. This may be –…
Documentary Pulls Back the Curtain on Prescription Medication Addiction
Prescription Thugs, a new documentary from director Chris Bell, aims to tackle the source of one of our nation’s fastest growing addictions—prescription medications. Covering every aspect of this complicated issue, from personal anecdotes…
Tips for Handling a DUI or DWI in Colorado
“If you drink, don’t drive. Don’t even putt.”
~ Dean M
After being convicted of drunk driving, many people go looking for quick tips on how to handle a DUI or DWI in Colorado. While there are important legal and personal steps to take…
6 Common Misconceptions About Substance Abuse and Addiction
“We may think there is willpower involved, but more likely… change is due to want power. Wanting the new addiction more than the old one. Wanting the new me in preference to the person I am now.”
~ George A. Sheehan
One of the unfortunate…
Colorado Heroin and Opioid Overdose Deaths Quadruple Since 2002
Mirroring the rise of the national opioid epidemic, Colorado has seen an enormous increase in opioid-related overdose deaths in the less than two decades. This article takes a look at just how bad the opioid problem has gotten in Colorado as…
How to tell if you have a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder
A co-occurring disorder is a situation in which one simultaneously suffers from addiction and a mental health ailment at the same time. In many situations, those who suffer from a mental health disorder have also turned to substance use or abuse…
Why are Opiates So Addictive? The Fast Road to Addiction
What are opiates?
One of the most addictive drugs, opiates are actually used to treat pain. They are also used to suppress coughs in severe lung conditions. They are derived from the opium poppy and include:
Opium
Morphine
Codeine
Fentanyl
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What the Latest Research Reveals About Successfully Treating Addiction
Addiction research has really picked up over the last few years, partially in response to the surge in opioid addictions. But what have we learned from all of this research regarding how to successfully treat addiction? We going to look at five…
What are the most abused substances in Colorado?
What are the most abused drugs in Colorado? They may not be what you think. Before you start guessing, let’s look at what we do know.
Colorado has a serious drug and alcohol abuse problem. How bad is it you ask? A 2013 survey by the Substance…
