Sober Living

How Justin Found Sobriety, Community and More at Choice House: Part 3 Some lessons in life we learn on our own. Others we discover by accident. But the best ones come from our friends, family and role models. This is something Justin would come to learn during his time at Choice House. He started his…

Professionals with high-profile or demanding careers face unique challenges when it comes to addiction. First, studies show that white-collar workers like lawyers, accountants and executives are three times more likely to become dependent on drugs or alcohol. Getting drunk or high can seem like an easy way to deal with long hours at the office,…

The road to recovery is a personal and fulfilling journey that varies based on the individual. While you share similar experiences with other friends, family, and peers, you also likely have your own set of needs and goals. Ultimately, recovery is not a one-size-fits-all approach, nor should it be. Your unique background and aspirations are…

The stigmas surrounding mental health disorders are damaging and can often hinder one’s motivation to seek help. However, these stigmas often stem from a lack of understanding about various mental health issues, including the language sometimes used when talking about these issues. Stigmatizing language can be deliberately harmful or more subtle, in which people using…

The first step toward seeking therapy is through understanding why you are avoiding it. While research shows that men are less likely to seek help than women, it also shows that men often delay getting help until there is a crisis. Men also tend to be concerned about privacy and sometimes require greater reassurance that…

Mindfulness is a practice that allows you to look inward and open up to vulnerability. Practicing mindfulness allows the opportunity for better self-awareness and growth in confidence. The best part is, anybody can achieve the benefits. However, the narrative of most stereotypes that men are “not good” at showing emotions or “too strong-willed” negatively influences…

When most people think about the best therapy options for recovery, they don’t typically think about hiking. However, hiking, or adventure therapy, can become an essential holistic treatment option for those recovering from substance use and mental health disorders. Adventure therapy positively affects mental, physical, and emotional health, helping to reduce anxiety and stress, and…

With flowers in full bloom and warm temperatures beginning to peak in the lower 70s, the months of summer have officially begun. Many Colorado residents are itching to say goodbye to the winter blues and COVID-19 restrictions and stretch out in the summer sun. For many, summer simply means relaxing for weeks on end beachside…

The constant misuse of alcohol and drugs in the pre-treatment phase for those with addictions can wreak havoc on the body and mind. For those who have struggled for a longer time with substance use disorder (SUD), serious illnesses such as diabetes, liver disease, hypertension, and heart disease are relatively common. Not only can patients…