Recovery
90-Day Treatment – What to Expect
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…
Winter Rehab Activities in Colorado
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…
What to Expect: Outpatient Treatment Schedule at Choice House
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…
Rock Climbing in Recovery
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…
Dima W: My Story of Recovery
Hi my name is Dima and I was at Choice House from August to the end of November, 2017. When I arrived at Choice House in Boulder, CO I had come directly from a 90-day treatment center in Florida and this was my first-time taking recovery seriously. Upon arrival I was greeted by the staff…
How to Make Your Recovery a Long-term Relationship
You’ve arrived. Detoxed. Completed primary treatment. Lived in a sober living residence. Made it back into your own place to call home. Now what? First of all, let’s not minimize your accomplishments. You’re to be commended for what you’ve already achieved. However, it’s important to remember that sobriety is a journey, not a destination. Now…
Creating the Perfect Care Package for Someone in Recovery
When someone you know, and love is having a hard time and has finally entered rehab or a sober living facility, you can do more than send thoughts and prayers. Because many inpatient rehabilitation centers limit interaction with the outside world, treatment can feel isolating at times. Not everyone can rearrange work schedules and personal…
Inpatient vs. Recovery Residences
Rehab vs. Recovery Residences: Understanding Two of Today’s Treatment Types These days, experience has taught us that addiction recovery doesn’t necessarily follow a predictable, linear path. It can be as varied as the individuals brave enough to step into the journey, and can include inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, recovery living communities, and more. Today…
Build a Bridge to Long-term Sobriety with a Strong Support Network
So you’ve made the decision to get sober, you gave inpatient rehabilitation your best effort, and your on your way to the next step of living life, sober – whether that means a sober living home or venturing back out into the “real world”. First of all, congratulations on your progress. And next, as you…