The road to recovery can be a long one. The truth is, it isn’t an easy one either. Thus, when battling addiction, any help along the way is appreciated. Even if that help is miles and miles away. Technology has enabled and improved the tools of teletherapy to make it a viable and important technique…
Yoga therapy has long been used in addiction treatment. This practice uses physical movements and postures to connect your mind, body, and soul. Yoga helps with addiction in many ways when combined with other therapies. Specifically, a yoga therapy program in Colorado soothes your spirit, calms stress and builds confidence. Understanding the benefits of yoga…
When it comes to overcoming addiction, knowledge is power. One question that many people ask before heading to a drug and alcohol detox center is, “How long do the effects of heroin last?” Those who struggle with heroin or know someone who does should know the answer. Once they have a better understanding, they feel…
The benefits of an alumni program at AspenRidge are about more than prestige or accomplishment. Sure it is nice to be able to say that you belong to the “Alumni club,” and it is an accomplishment you should be proud of. Too many don’t make it. The real benefits of an Alumni program, however, are…
You have a drinking problem. In fact, you worry that it’s gotten much worse. Are you exhibiting the symptoms of alcoholism? Do you know what they are? Do you know how to find the treatment you need for help? What is Alcoholism? Therapists recognize that the symptoms of alcoholism fall into at least three stages.…
Even after completing a successful drug and alcohol detox center program, most recovering addiction sufferers need additional support to stay sober. That support could come from a lot of places, including sober living housing, family and additional outpatient counseling. In lieu of or in addition to these options, the most conventional form of outside support…
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid drug that is 100 times more potent than morphine. It is often administered to patients before or after surgery to people in extreme amounts of pain, and those with a high tolerance to other opioids. Fentanyl is highly addictive due to a variety of factors. A fentanyl addiction treatment program is necessary…
Due to the nature of mental health and drug abuse issues, many people are not forthcoming in stating their problem. The staff at AspenRidge Recovery in Lakewood, CO, offers an idyllic setting in which to achieve your spiritual and physical health. Imagine your life free from debilitating addictions and illnesses! We figured why not utilize…
Opiates are often prescribed for pain relief. However, they are commonly abused either in the form of prescription drugs or street drugs, such as heroin. Regardless of the opiate or how it was obtained, opiates have high abuse potential. There is a high risk of addiction to opiates, and therefore, many people each year undergo…
It is human nature to want to let what’s inside of us out. Some let out aggression through violence, and some let being disappointed come out as an abrasive personality. While others reserve the need to express feelings by quashing them with drugs and alcohol. In any case, one of the healthiest expressions of these…