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THC Today Is Not What It Used to Be This blog post is about understanding today’s THC and the risks of psychosis. Many people still think of marijuana as a harmless, even natural substance. For years, it was viewed as a safer alternative to alcohol or harder drugs. But the cannabis of today is not…

Life Skills and Case Management – Recovery Doesn’t End with Sobriety At Choice House in Boulder, Colorado, we believe recovery is not just about stopping a behavior. It is about building a new life that makes that behavior unnecessary. Sobriety is a starting point, but long-term success comes from structure, purpose, and the confidence to…

A New Addiction in a Digital World –  Gambling Young Adults When most people think of addiction in young adults, gambling is not always the first thing that comes to mind. Substance use and mental health challenges tend to get the spotlight while gambling quietly grows in the background. But the truth is that gambling…

Healing Begins with Belonging At Choice House, we understand that healing doesn’t happen in isolation. In this blog post we discuss why a focus on community creates the space for trauma and attachemnt work. For men recovering from addiction and working through trauma, the path forward often begins not with a breakthrough in therapy or…

More Than One Story at a Time At Choice House, we do not separate addiction from mental health. We do not treat them as two different issues that happen to exist at the same time. We understand that substance use is often a response to emotional pain, untreated trauma, depression, anxiety, or other challenges that…

Treating Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Together The Importance of Dual Diagnosis Treatment For many individuals struggling with addiction, substance use is only part of the equation. Co-occurring mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder, often contribute to substance use and make recovery more complex. Choice House in Boulder, CO,…

Healing the Root Causes of Addiction – Trauma and Attachment Work Understanding the Link Between Trauma, Attachment, and Addiction Addiction is often rooted in deep-seated emotional wounds. Many men struggling with substance use disorders have experienced trauma and attachment issues that impact their ability to form healthy relationships and regulate emotions. Choice House in Boulder,…

Long-Term Treatment: The Benefits of a Minimum 90-Day Residential Program & Year-Long Continuum of Care at Choice House Overcoming addiction is not a quick fix—it’s a journey that requires time, commitment, and comprehensive support. Research consistently shows that longer stays in residential treatment lead to higher success rates in sustained sobriety. At Choice House in…

Depression is a complex and often overwhelming mental health condition, but there are innovative approaches that can provide hope and healing. One such approach is wilderness therapy, a treatment method that combines the therapeutic benefits of nature with structured activities and professional guidance. This unique form of therapy helps adults reduce symptoms of depression by…