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…
What it Means to Be an Adult Child of an Alcoholic
“All children are faced with integrating parts of their parents that they both love and hate, but for the child in the alcoholic home, this becomes a uniquely challenging and daily experience.”
~ Dr. Tian Dayton
What it Means to Be an Adult…
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…
A Health Crisis: Changing the Way We Look at Addiction
In 2016, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health entitled “Facing Addiction in America.” This first ever report of its kind reviews what the Office of the Surgeon General knows about substance misuse…
7 Tips for Managing Your Dual Diagnosis
Whether you are self-diagnosed or have sought professional help for your dual diagnosis, figuring out what disorders you may be suffering from is a huge step toward finding the help you need. Learning about yourself, your co-occurring disorder…
