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A Possibility for the End of the Opioid Epidemic: The newly developed fentanyl vaccine
With over 150 deaths a day caused by the overdosing of synthetic opioids, many are calling for more attention to be paid to this ever growing epidemic. Opioid use disorder (OUD) is treatable but the issue is relapse, with 80% of users experiencing relapse. Many with...
Narcan Vending Machines: The newest effort to combat opioid overdose
With no cost and no questions asked, Narcan vending machines are becoming common place in many cities across the US. In an effort to mitigate the growing number of opioid overdoses, Narcan vending machines, which are open 24 hours a day, 7days a week, strive to put...
Combatting Seasonal Affective Disorder or Seasonal Depression
Ways to combat seasonal depression in lieu of the change of seasons
Thornton Addiction Therapy
Thornton Colorado provides an incredible environment for people in recovery. The rocky mountains are a great resource for people to engage in outdoor activities in tandem with traditional evidenced based therapies. Rather than dive into the various outdoor activities available to you in Colorado, we’ve decided to dive into the evidenced based therapeutic practice you’re likely to encounter while pursuing your Thornton Addiction therapy treatment.
Denver Sober Living
Historically, Denver Colorado has not had robust sober living options. Whereas the east coast has had a system of affordable sober living for over 30 years, Denver has only recently seen major improvements in Sober living options. In 2022 Denver sober living finally...
What Is Regret?
What Is Regret? One of the strongest and most difficult emotions people can feel is regret. If this sensation goes unaddressed, it can have cascading negative effects on one’s life. But what exactly is regret? Simply put, it’s a mix of emotions typically encompassed...
What Is A Functional Addict?
What Is A Functional Addict? Functional addicts are incredibly prevalent in our society. According to researchers at the NIAAA, approximately 20% people with alcohol use disorder qualify as functional. For a myriad of reasons, high functioning addicts typically go...
What’s An Intervention?
What’s An Intervention? It can be incredibly challenging to sit idle while watching a friend or loved one struggle with substance use disorder (SUD). One of the common themes you’ll hear in recovery is, “I wasn’t ready to accept help until I hit my rock bottom.” While...
What To Expect In Treatment
Levels of Care Are you or a loved one considering addiction treatment options? If so, one of the first things you’ll probably wonder is what to expect in treatment. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t very simple, but we’ll give it our best shot to inform you of the broad...
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