Addiction

Those who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction turn to harmful substances for a variety of reasons, including – coping with stress and past trauma, social acceptability, curiosity or boredom, etc. Many fail to realize just how widespread the issue of drug abuse really is, and many are caught off-guard when discovering that a loved…

With the widespread availability and social acceptance of alcohol, it’s not surprising that alcohol is the most commonly abused substance. It is a fine line between alcohol consumption and alcohol addiction, but where does that line begin and end? While every individual and their circumstances vary, here are just a few factors to consider when…

Having children comes with a plethora of worries about the future: Where will they go to school? Will they make good friends? What kind of choices will they make? The list goes on. For those who have struggled with addiction and alcoholism in their pasts, such worries intensify. Many addicts have a family history of…

For more than 80 years now, Alcoholics Anonymous has been helping people understand that you don’t have to overcome your alcohol addiction alone. Reaching out for support is one of the best ways to get on the path to long-term recovery. A time-tested and proven approach that enlists the support of others, the 12-step method…

Many of us associate the word addiction with alcohol or illicit drug use, but a number of addictions start in the doctor’s office. Medications used to treat anxiety and ADHD or potent painkillers such as Vicodin or Percocet have therapeutic effects when used as directed, but they’re frequently abused and/or mixed together with other substances…

We realize that residential treatment is not always an option for those suffering from the disease of alcohol or drug addiction. Individuals who need clinical support and assistance to achieve their sobriety goals may not be able to commit to an inpatient rehab program. This is where outpatient rehab may be an option. Outpatient allows…

An EFT Externship exclusively for addiction treatment program clinicians – by invitation only and limited to 21 clinicians Addiction & Attachment – 4 Day Externship Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 @ 4 pm to Saturday, Dec. 1 @ 1 pm Louisville, Colorado Facilitated by: Choice House 315 W. South Boulder Rd, Suite 109 Louisville, CO 80027…

Polysubstance abuse, or the abuse of one more than one drug at a time, sometimes starts innocently enough: The individual taking certain prescription medicines who doesn’t realize he shouldn’t be drinking while taking his meds. The person struggling with anxiety who takes a prescription sedative but then uses her son’s ADHD meds to supply a…

Making a one-size-fits-all claim such as “12-step programs work” will likely always elicit spirited discussion from those who disagree. Few, however, would dare say that 12-step programs never work. Life at times can get lonely, and exceptionally so if you’re struggling with alcohol or substance abuse. This is one of the main reasons that Alcoholics…