What is dual diagnosis treatment? A dual diagnosis is necessary if you or someone you love struggles with addiction that’s complicated by a secondary mental health disorder. For example, depression or anxiety are often present in clients who have a substance use disorder. For treatment to be successful, holistic care that addresses each issue separately…
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 1 in 12 adults, which means that everyone likely interacts with someone who is struggling with…
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. And the importance of life skills, such as dealing with disappointment, is much harder…
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 wayside as the focus becomes centered on your drug of choice. In addition,…
Many different rehab centers have alumni programs for people who have just completed a treatment program. But why choose an 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 provide…
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…
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…
One of the most critical lessons a recovering addict learns during rehab is that recovery is an ongoing process. You remain in this state for the rest of your natural life. Staying on the path of sobriety, especially after completing a program, takes a lot of care and understanding. The importance of support from an…
Choosing to get the help you need for addiction issues is critical. At AspenRidge Recovery Centers, we have programs to give you the support you want and deserve. One of these is our alumni program in Lakewood, CO. If you’re asking yourself what is an alumni program, you’re not alone. Not everyone has experience with…