Addiction Treatment

When people start looking for mental health or substance use treatment, one of the first questions they ask is about programs, therapies, or credentials. Those things matter. But there is another question that often goes unspoken and is just as important. What does the place actually feel like? A recovery environment is more than a…

For many men struggling with mental health challenges or substance use, the story they tell themselves is simple. If I were stronger, I would stop. If I wanted it badly enough, I would change. If I just tried harder, I would get better. Willpower becomes the measuring stick. When progress does not happen, shame follows.…

Why Age Specific Care Makes a Difference Someone in their early twenties is in a very different stage of life than someone in their fifties. Young adults are still building their identity. They are trying to figure out careers, relationships, independence, and purpose. Add addiction or a mental health diagnosis into the mix, and it…

Helping a young adult begin recovery is not just about finding a treatment program. It is about making sure they have what they need to succeed, grow, and stay grounded through the process. Families often ask us what is needed for a young adult to be successful in treatment, and while every situation is different,…

Addiction is often misunderstood. On the surface, it may look like a choice or a lack of willpower. But when you dig deeper, the truth becomes clear. Substance use disorder always has underlying issues and causes that go far beyond the substance itself. At Choice House in Boulder, Colorado, we treat addiction not as an…

Recovery is not just about stopping the use of drugs or alcohol. It is about learning how to live — how to manage your time, make decisions, follow through on commitments, and navigate life’s responsibilities with clarity and confidence. That is why the integration of life skills and executive functioning into treatment programs is not…

When someone is looking for help with addiction or mental health issues, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of options available. There are large, corporate-run facilities with big marketing budgets and glossy brochures. Then there are smaller, family-run programs that may not be as flashy but offer something much more important —…

At Choice House in Boulder, Colorado, we treat men with complex needs and overlapping challenges. We are dually licensed to treat both mental health and substance use disorders, which allows us to support the full range of what each client is going through. And one thing we have learned time and again is this: when…

When it comes to addiction and mental health treatment, the traditional model has relied on structured clinical settings. White walls, overhead lights, and group therapy rooms have long been the backdrop for getting help. But what if real healing begins by stepping outside? At Choice House in Boulder, Colorado, we believe that true recovery often…