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Why We Believe That Addiction Is Never a Choice, But You Can Recover!

Addiction has a long history of being treated as some sort of lack of willpower or character flaw. That anyone who had enough moral fortitude could simply conquer their dependency on these types of substances. That the only thing holding them…
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Opioid Drug Withdrawal Timelines and How to Cope

Opiates are one of the most addictive substances that are being abused today. They’re also one of the deadliest. In fact, opioid overdose is responsible for more than 91 deaths in the United States every single day. That’s more than the…
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Methadone: Supportive or Hurtful for Recovery?

Methadone has been championed as one of the most effective methods of treating opioid addiction. And it’s true: when used in conjunction with various other treatment methods, using methadone properly can be instrumental in reducing the…
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The Benefits of Equine Therapy for Addiction

Horses have the ability to both empower and calm a person, which are the main benefits of equine therapy for addiction. Equine therapy is helpful for a wide range of mental disorders, from ADHD to autism. Horse therapy can be particularly beneficial…
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Why We Believe Yoga is a Powerful Tool for Addiction Recovery

Yoga is a very powerful tool for those in addiction recovery. This is why we offer Yoga as a part of our program for our patients. It can be so useful to improve overall health and well-being. If you have been in drug rehab or alcohol rehab…
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7 College Campuses in Colorado That Have Great Substance Abuse Resources for Students

Substance abuse is an increasing problem on college campuses. According to a study on Drug and Alcohol Use in College-Age Adults in 2015, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) found that 31.9% of college students participated in binge…
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Vivitrol Aids in Addiction Recovery

Vivitrol: The Recovery Aid You’ve Been Looking For Vivitrol treatment is now available for addiction recovery at AspenRidge Recovery. For people who suffer with drug addiction or alcoholism, their conditions are often ongoing. Addiction is…
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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…
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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 –…
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How to Successfully Use Outpatient Programs In Fort Collins as a Step Down From Primary Addiction Treatment

Outpatient addiction treatment in Fort Collins is a difficult thing to navigate, no matter where you are. It's tough enough just overcoming your denial of the problem in the first place. The transition into treatment, the withdrawals, and finding…