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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

What to Consider When Considering Rehab

If you are struggling with addiction, then you may have seen the many different options available. Despite many options being available, not all alcohol rehab programs…

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Sep 21, 2020 · 3 min read

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Treatment and Levels of Care

Where Can I Find Resources for Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers?

The rehab process is not the only tool when battling alcohol or drug addiction. Several organizations and resources exist to help make addiction recovery manageable for…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Sep 21, 2020 · 4 min read

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Life in Recovery

Mile High Chat: Interview with Lindsay Bray from SoberHustle

Our CEO Brice Hancock recently chatted with Lindsay Bray, founder of SoberHustle. Both in recovery, they share their stories of addiction, treatment, and continuing care. Here…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Sep 2, 2020 · 5 min read

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Treatment and Levels of Care

Where to Find Drug Rehab Resource Guides

If you or someone you love is struggling with a substance use disorder, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Finding a counselor or…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Aug 26, 2020 · 3 min read

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Treatment and Levels of Care

How to Contact a Local Drug Rehab Center

There are many different types of treatment programs from local drug rehab centers, but it can be difficult to know what is the right one for…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Aug 18, 2020 · 3 min read

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Family and Loved Ones

What Are Coping Skills Families Can Use When a Loved One Is in Recovery? Top 3 Ways to Cope

What are coping skills, and why are they so important when someone is in substance use disorder treatment? When a loved one is in recovery, the…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Aug 12, 2020 · 7 min read

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Treatment and Levels of Care

Meet Our Team at Colorado’s Addiction Treatment Center

At Mile High Recovery Center, we provide clients with treatment plans to fit their needs. Our incredible, and loving staff, evaluates each individual to ensure they…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Jul 15, 2020 · 3 min read

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Life in Recovery

What Is a Relapse Prevention Plan and Why Is It So Important?

Relapse is a common and challenging part of the addiction recovery journey, underscoring the chronic nature of substance use disorders. A relapse prevention plan is a…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Jun 26, 2020 · 4 min read

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Treatment and Levels of Care

What to Expect From Our Rehab Center In Colorado?

Alcohol Rehab Center In Colorado Entering an alcohol rehab center in Colorado can be incredibly scary. Scary and anxiety-inducing for anyone considering getting help for drug…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Jun 23, 2020 · 3 min read

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Treatment and Levels of Care

FAQ about Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers

Making the decision to enter into rehab for a drug or alcohol addiction is an intensely important decision that is personal not just for…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Jun 19, 2020 · 3 min read

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Alcohol

Facts to Know About Alcohol Dependence

Alcohol Dependence & Abuse When it comes to abusing drugs and alcohol dependence, many people don’t talk about the nuances that exist and the spectrum on…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Jun 18, 2020 · 3 min read

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Life in Recovery

Can I Learn Early Recovery Skills?

Recovery Skills? Recovery, like many things about alcoholism and addiction treatment, is broken into stages and steps. In early recovery skills and education are very…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Jun 16, 2020 · 3 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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