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Great video by Dr. Kevin McCauley: The last twenty years produced an explosion of understanding about addiction (substance use disorders) and how our brains enable our most human capacities such as assigning value to pleasure and making decisions based upon that value. This lecture summarizes the most current neuroscientific research about addiction — research that…

For years, 30 days of drug and alcohol addiction treatment was the standard. Facilities took a “one month and you’re cured!” approach before sending patients back into civilian life. Anyone who has struggled with drug or alcohol addiction can plainly see why this model was ineffective. It takes longer than a mere 30 days –…

The road to recovery is full of many routes. At Choice House, we focus on a number of different outlets for healing from addiction and attaining lifelong sobriety. Among outdoor therapy, individual therapy, group discussions and 12-step meetings, a very valuable method we use is art therapy. Art therapy can serve two important and distinct…

Any life change requires a significant period of time to adjust and make the change a permanent move. Drug and alcohol rehab is no different. The first step of drug addiction treatment at our Boulder rehab center is our 90-day primary treatment program, and we chose this three-month time frame intentionally for a number of…

When going through treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, there are numerous uncertainties and deep emotions that oftentimes come to light. These vulnerabilities can certainly be difficult, but they are actually a very important part of the drug recovery process and can help create a better foundation for maintaining sobriety in the future. At our…

The drug addiction recovery process should be a time of healing, growth and creating a new foundation for a sober life. When entering our Denver area treatment center, we make sure our members have ideal conditions for beginning that journey. One of the components of our addiction recovery program is gender-specific long-term treatment. Male-only drug…

Drug and alcohol abuse can be extremely detrimental to marriages and family. The financial, emotional and mental burden caused by an addiction oftentimes affects the spouse the most. When someone who struggles with addiction chooses to begin an addiction recovery program, it can be a huge relief for that person’s spouse.   If your spouse…

Surrounding yourself with a strong community during the addiction recovery process is an important step in attaining lifelong sobriety. This community can come in many forms, including the brotherhood formed during our 90-day treatment program or the Choice House alumni events.   Another way to find camaraderie among individuals who know what it is like…

Returning to normal life following rehabilitation involves many significant transitions, some of which are challenging, exciting or a little bit of both. Along with getting back into the workforce and finding stable housing, reentering the dating scene is a large step in reclaiming one’s life following drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Starting a relationship following recovery…