Trauma and Addiction
Connection Between Trauma and Addiction For some time now, researchers have tried to find a causal link between substance use disorders and trauma. Although they’ve been unsuccessful at proving causation, they succeeded in finding a strong correlation. According to a 2010 study by the NCBI, just over 70% of adolescents who’ve experienced some form […]
PHP vs. IOP
ASAM Levels of Care In the world of addiction treatment, there’s several key levels of care one might receive in their recovery journey. Rather than dive into all of them, we’re going to focus on level 2 treatment. This level of care includes partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). You may […]
Levels of Care
What Are The Different Types Of Treatment? If you’ve never received addiction treatment before, it can be very difficult to navigate. Below is an overview of the different levels of care people may receive during their journey in recovery. The highest form of care is called detox. Also commonly referred to as the drunk […]
Alcohol Treatment in Colorado
What Is Alcohol Addiction? For some people with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), it’s painfully obvious they are struggling. Their symptoms are very noticeable both physically and mentally. Others learn to hide it incredibly well and can often go unnoticed for an extended period of time. In any event, people with AUD will eventually experience […]
Exercise and Recovery
How Do Drugs And Alcohol Work? Before we can dive into the benefits of exercise in early and long term recovery, we first need to understand how drugs and alcohol impact the body. The easiest way to understand the effects of substances in the brain is through its impact on dopamine. Although drugs and […]
What To Expect In Treatment
Different Types of Treatment Before we get into the nuts and bolts of different types of treatment, let’s first discuss the process. If you’re a family member or friend trying to get your loved one into treatment, you’re probably going to contact a few different places that claim to be addiction treatment centers. Upon calling […]
