There are a number of ways you can move forward with your recovery and conquer any addiction issues you’re facing. One way people choose to do that is through a focus on spirituality in recovery. It may not be right for everyone. But at AspenRidge Lakewood we can help you address your spiritual concerns during…
Many people who have an addiction to drugs or alcohol also suffer from common mental health disorders. Co-occurring disorders can make it extremely difficult to recover from an addiction. However, with the right treatment, recovery from and management of both conditions is possible. Let’s take a look at some of the most common disorders associated…
Anxiety and depression are both mental health disorders that sometimes co-occur with addiction. Anxiety may make you feel restless, nervous, and like you can’t stop worrying. Depression may make you feel sluggish and sad like life is never going to get better. It can become difficult to get through a day when you bundle one…
Symptoms of depression can lead to an addiction to substances as a way to cope with feelings that are hard to identify. Also, an addiction to drugs or alcohol can lead to depression when you feel like you have no way out. Whether your depression started first, or the addiction is causing your depression, help…
Symptoms of anxiety may mimic other disorders. Often, this feature makes it difficult to diagnose. Furthermore, when left untreated, anxiety can quickly make life feel unmanageable. If you frequently feel nervous, anxious, or worried, you may have a treatable condition called anxiety disorder. Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder It is normal to feel occasional…
Neurofeedback is a concept that has been around for decades. Over time, though, the improvement of technology has made this an innovative option for mental illness and addiction therapy. It is most effective in combination with other treatment programs like talk therapy. What is neurofeedback therapy? What is Neurofeedback Therapy? People think of addiction as…
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…
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…
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…