Addiction Recovery Blog
What is Medication-Assisted Treatment?
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is reshaping how addiction care is understood and delivered. This medical approach integrates FDA-approved medications with therapy to address substance use disorders, especially opioid addiction, in a comprehensive way. As more providers adopt MAT, understanding how it works and who it benefits is becoming essential. This article
Which Works Better for Addiction: CBT or Psychotherapy?
Addiction treatment often requires addressing not only substance use itself but also the underlying mental health conditions that contribute to it. Two widely recognized approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychotherapy. Understanding how each works, their strengths, and their role in recovery can help individuals, families, and treatment centers
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Fentanyl bill could cause increase in demand for treatment services A bill heading to the governor’s desk for a signature would require someone to seek treatment if convicted of a felony-related offense. Author: Kelly Reinke (9NEWS)Published: 9:48 PM MDT May 12, 2022Updated: 9:48 PM MDT May 12, 2022 DENVER — A bill that
LGBTQ Sober Living
As the LGBTQ community has become more visible in recent years, so has the issue of addiction within this group. In fact, studies show that addiction rates among LGBTQ individuals are higher than in the general population. Mile High Recovery Center is a sober living house that provides a safe
Benefits of Alumni Programs for Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery is a long-term process that does not end with the completion of a rehabilitation program. Sustaining sobriety often requires continued access to support systems, community, and accountability. In this article, we will explore how alumni programs provide a structured way to extend this support, offering individuals who have
LGBTQ Rehab Alumni Program
Going tо rehab fоr аnу аddiction саn bе а ѕсаrу аnd overwhelming еxреrіеnсе. Thіѕ іѕ еѕресіаllу truе fоr LGBTQ folks, whо mау fееl аѕ thоugh thеу аrе аlоnе іn thеіr ѕtruggleѕ.Mile High Recovery Center relapse prevention group is an amazing way to get help after you have completed a rehab
LGBTQ Medication-Assisted Treatment
If you identify as part of the LGBTQ group and have a substance use disorder, you are not alone. LGBTQ people are more likely than heterosexuals to develop an addiction. That is because of the discrimination, violence, and social isolation that many LGBTQ people experience. But there is help available.
LGBTQ-Inclusive Residential Programs
It is estimated that nearly 8% of the population in the United States identifies as LGBTQ. Despite this, there is a lack of LGBTQ-inclusive residential programs that provide the necessary support for this population. Mile High Recovery Center, one of Denver’s leading substance abuse treatment programs, is committed to providing
Stimulant Abuse and Addiction
Stimulants are a group of drugs that cause increased activity in the body. Sometimes referred to as uppers, stimulants speed up mental and physical processes, making them desirable as performance enhancers and for staying awake, losing weight, or getting high. No matter why a person starts taking stimulants, their euphoric
Begin Outpatient Rehab at Mile High Recovery Center Today
In Denver’s City Center neighborhood, Mile High is here to help you thrive throughout the Denver Metro area. If you or someone you love is ready to take the next steps towards recovery, call us today at 303-268-2144 to learn more about our outpatient programs.