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The term, “addictive personality,” is thrown around so frequently that it is easy to accept it as a medical diagnosis without giving it much thought. While some may blame their addictive personality for drug and alcohol abuse, many psychologists would disagree because it is not an actual psychiatric diagnosis, according to Web MD. However, before…

There’s a reason TED Talks’ tagline is “ideas worth spreading.” These influential videos have become widely popular thanks to their raw nature, innovative content, and a vast variety of subjects. With the widespread issue of drug and alcohol addiction, it’s no surprise that there are a host of inspirational talks in the realm of drug…

An important component of recovering from drug and alcohol addiction is surrounding yourself with positive reminders of the benefits of sobriety. These reminders can include guidance from a trusted source and mindful meditation to promote mental health, both of which can be accomplished by opening a good book. If you’re ready for a relaxing reading…

Whether it’s a personal relationship, job crisis or illness in the family, life is full of stressors. In many cases, those who have abused drugs in their pasts began using to cope with stress they were experiencing at the time. When leaving our Boulder drug treatment center and returning to civilian life, it is important…

An important stage of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is attaining knowledge about the substances as a whole to help evaluate what the rehabilitation process might look like. Different drugs have vastly different effects on the body and mind, which require varying treatment routes for attaining complete sobriety. One aspect to consider when learning…

The line between drug or alcohol use and drug or alcohol addiction can oftentimes become blurred. In many cases, an individual engages in casual or social use of a substance and does not realize that the habit has evolved into serious addiction. If you think you may be struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, take…

The road to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a challenging one, to say the least. It takes an extreme amount of dedication, combined with the right external situation to achieve long-lasting sobriety. Our dedicated team members, counselors, and therapists are fully invested in helping Choice House participants start new lives with healthy futures.…

One of the most difficult parts of the addiction recovery process is transitioning from drug rehab back into normal life. After achieving sobriety and learning the tools to prevent relapses in the future, reacclimating into society still presents many challenges. At Choice House, our Boulder, Colorado addiction recovery programs for drugs and alcohol rehab, not…

One of the greatest struggles of recovering from drug and alcohol addiction is the possibility of a relapse. It takes not only a great amount of self-control and determination to prevent relapses but entire lifestyle changes as well. Choice House in Boulder offers treatment programs for substance addiction recovery when you or a loved one…