Addiction

Recovering from an addiction is difficult — it is also a lifelong process. Understand that sobriety is not the result of treatment; it is just the beginning. However, for men, the rates of misuse and relapse are often too high. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse ,each year, approximately five million American men…

An Interview with Choice House IOP Clinical Director, Dr. Michael Seeley Michael Seeley, Psy. D., LPC Clinical Director of the Intensive Outpatient Program and Addiction Counselor with Choice House Dr. Michael Seeley recently obtained his doctorate in psychology (Psy. D.) from California Southern University, where he studied addiction from a complex trauma perspective. A licensed…

Today’s addiction recovery specialists understand that relapse is a common part of the recovery process. And while many journeys to lasting sobriety might involve a speed bump or two, one of the best ways you can protect yourself against substance abuse relapse is to learn more about it. So, what are common relapse triggers for…

Most of us have known individuals who struggle with addiction at some point in their lives. Some seem to deny the problem, while others are aware but hesitant to make the necessary change, and some even make the progression from acknowledging the problem to ceasing the behavior. Recovery from addiction, whether it’s problem drinking or…

The term “impulsive” is commonly used to describe someone who makes hasty decisions without much forethought or consideration for consequences. Individuals who struggle with impulse control tend to act on a desire for immediate rewards and often exhibit an inability to delay gratification. Impulsivity can be the impetus for someone deciding to just unwind with…

Talking to your kids about your drug or alcohol addiction will never be an easy conversation to have, but it’s one that’s vital if you hope to regain trust with your kids and embrace the idea of healthy, open communication within your family. And while that discussion will look different according to everyone’s unique living…

Choice House is pleased to announce that we now have the ability to work with insurance at our Colorado drug addiction program and 90-Day in-patient rehab program! This will allow more Choice House men and their families to have access to our recovery community while reducing the cost of treatment.   Choice House is committed…

Merriam-Webster defines addiction as “a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence.” In less scientific terms, much of American society tends to perceive addiction as a…

Announcement: April 15, 2020 Essential Healthcare Workers In Colorado Choice House, a residential program for men struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health, recently learned that its staff members would be treated to a hot barbecue lunch by Brother’s BBQ, to recognize essential healthcare workers. Among the less visible ranks of essential healthcare workers,…