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Alcoholic Nose: What Rhinophyma Actually Is

The red, swollen, bumpy nose that popular culture attaches to heavy drinking has a real medical name. It is called rhinophyma, and it is a late-stage form of rosacea, a common inflammatory skin condition.…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Sep 21, 2026 · 6 min read

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Treatment and Levels of Care

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…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

May 1, 2022 · 3 min read

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Meth, Cocaine and Stimulants

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…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Apr 30, 2022 · 4 min read

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Therapies

How Does EMDR Therapy Work?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has been a trusted treatment for over 30 years, helping individuals manage conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety,…

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Mar 31, 2022 · 6 min read

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Treatment and Levels of Care

How to Find a Vivitrol Provider

Opioid and alcohol dependence can be challenging to overcome and often require a well-coordinated treatment plan. Vivitrol has proven effective in helping individuals manage both opioid…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Mar 28, 2022 · 5 min read

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Treatment and Levels of Care

Where to Find a Suboxone Clinic in Colorado

Suboxone is used successfully in many medication-assisted opioid addiction treatment programs in the United States. Suboxone treatment prevents opioid craving, mutes the euphoric effects of the…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Mar 25, 2022 · 4 min read

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Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis

Schizoaffective Disorder Treatment Centers in Denver

Schizoaffective disorder is difficult to diagnose, in large part because it shares characteristics of two mental health disorders – schizophrenia and a mood disorder, either bipolar…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Mar 21, 2022 · 3 min read

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Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis

How to Treat Bipolar Disorder Through Therapy

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that interferes with healthy, happy functioning and can derail relationships and careers. It affects about three percent of…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Mar 14, 2022 · 4 min read

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Treatment and Levels of Care

Your Guide to Helpful Addiction Treatment Resources

In communities throughout the United States, more and more addiction recovery resources are available to people with substance use disorders. Many resources are also available to…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Mar 11, 2022 · 3 min read

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Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis

Effective Ways to Calm an Anxiety Attack Quickly

Episodes of intense worry can be overwhelming and frightening, often appearing without warning. When they occur, it can feel difficult to regain control. Knowing effective, practical…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Feb 9, 2022 · 5 min read

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Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis

Where To Get Mental Health Services in Denver

Your health is important, and health covers the entire scope of your wellness–mental and physical. A quarter of Americans will struggle with some form of mental…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Feb 4, 2022 · 3 min read

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Life in Recovery

What Are Life Skills Activities for Adults in Recovery?

Part of addiction treatment is learning the skills needed to navigate as a sober person. There are various phases of recovery. Each is important and can’t…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Feb 2, 2022 · 4 min read

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Therapies

DBT Techniques for Reducing Anxiety

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, leaving individuals trapped in cycles of worry, fear, and physical tension. For many, traditional therapy provides some relief, but others benefit from…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Jan 28, 2022 · 4 min read

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Jack

Meet Jack, a man who once could not go a day without drinking. Now two years sober, he shares how Mile High Recovery Center helped him regain control and rebuild his life.

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Grace began drinking to escape the pain of childhood trauma. Today she is the Director of our Alumni Program and living proof that true transformation is possible.

Colin

From meth and fentanyl use to full recovery, Colin talks honestly about how the structured support at Mile High Recovery helped him find hope and start anew.

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