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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…

When it comes to embracing a healthy, sober future, it is completely natural to experience many uncertainties. Choice House in Colorado provides a 90-day rehab program for substance abuse and a structured, community-focused, compassionate environment to begin a new life following drug addiction. Our Boulder drug addiction rehab treatment and therapy program allows those who…

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…

In some areas, winter conjures up imagery of short, gray days. But here in Boulder, Colorado, where we average 300 days of sun each year, we know the cold, overcast days are actually few and far between. More common are sunny, bluebird days that invite you outside for some much-needed “Rockies therapy.” Spending time outside…

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…

Here at Choice House for men, a core component of our Boulder programs for alcohol and drug addiction, is adventure therapy. It is an honor as a primary therapist to participate in the outdoor programming such as hiking and rock climbing. These men in early recovery from drug and alcohol addiction at our Boulder rehab…