How Long Can a Patient Stay in Residential Rehab?

There are so many questions that swirl in the mind of someone considering drug or alcohol rehab that it is often difficult to know which ones to focus on and who to ask. The practicalities of drug treatment are usually high on the list. How will it actually work? What

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Is There a Difference Between Residential and Inpatient Treatment?

Drug and alcohol rehab is largely misunderstood and even stigmatized by many people, just as addiction itself is. There are numerous approaches to recovery, ranging from unsupported cold-turkey to high-intensity inpatient treatment and everything in between. Residential addiction treatment is often what people envision when they think about what rehab

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5 Residential Rehab Statistics You Should Know

Accurately reporting long-term recovery statistics is difficult. For example, rehab centers have access to information regarding how many clients successfully completed the program. Tracking sobriety a week, month, or even three months post-discharge is not too hard. But tracking lifetime data around relapse is challenging. Residential addiction treatment is considered

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Why the 12-Step Approach Works for Addiction Treatment

There are thousands of 12-step programs worldwide. Whether under the umbrella of a drug or alcohol rehab program or freestanding in communities everywhere, the 12 steps have been shown to work. The system is the brainchild of Bill Wilson and Bob Smith–two men determined to find a way to help

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Most Common Addictions That Require Residential Treatment

How do I know if I need residential addiction treatment? At Mile High Recovery Center in Denver, Colorado, we are often asked that question. There is no simple one-size-fits-all answer, but there are guidelines that can help you and your treatment team figure out if residential addiction treatment will best

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Long-Term Drug Rehab: How to Prevent Relapse

A long-term residential addiction treatment program best serves people who struggle with a longstanding substance use disorder or a co-occurring mental health condition. Long-term typically means 90 days or longer; this duration positively affects outcomes and relapse prevention. If you live in Denver, Colorado, and are looking for drug or

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Inpatient Alcohol Rehab: How Long It Lasts

Alcohol addiction continues to be a significant health issue in the United States, affecting nearly 15 million Americans over the age of 12. Annual alcohol-related deaths are inching close to the 100,000 mark. Still, only about half of those with a substance use disorder receive professional treatment. Part of that

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What Can You Expect from Long-Term Addiction Treatment?

Long-term recovery from addiction is the goal of anyone who enrolls in a drug or alcohol rehab program. Maximizing positive, long-range outcomes should be the mission of all addiction treatment centers. There are no guarantees when treating substance use disorders because addiction is, by definition, a chronic disease, and relapse

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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.