Motivational interviewing, developed by William R. Miller in 1983, has evolved over the last 40 years but remains a widely used tool in addiction treatment. Motivational interviewing is effective at transforming denial and ambivalence into acceptance and motivation. If you are interested in motivational interviewing in Denver, Colorado, reach out
Addiction is a powerful disease. Abusing an addictive substance—such as alcohol, meth, cocaine, or opioids—literally changes brain chemistry. The psychological factors of addiction include mechanisms such as denial. Thus, one of the first significant obstacles to seeking help for people with a substance use disorder (SUD) is their ambivalence. People
State opioid settlement money now being distributed Author: Karen Morfitt (CBS News Colorado) Published: 11:01 PM MST October 1, 2022 After decades of fueling the opioid epidemic, drug manufacturers are now paying the price. “As a victim of that, I like to see that this funding is coming to us.
It is common for people considering a drug addiction residential recovery facility to feel anxiety about whether they can receive visitors while in treatment. The idea of starting rehab is daunting enough, but the idea of being separated from loved ones for several weeks can create additional stress. Are you
Drug or alcohol addiction can result in numerous harmful outcomes, including health issues, fractured relationships, poor job performance, financial struggles, and even death. We know that, though drug and alcohol rehab can disrupt your life, continuing to abuse substances will disturb your life far more. You may be thinking about
Psychotherapy, a treatment practice for mental health and substance abuse disorders, is founded on the study of medicine and the social sciences. Over the last 100 years, since the era of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, psychotherapy has taken great leaps forward. Research has proven its efficacy many times over,
One in five Americans lives with a mental health disorder. Some people deal with mental health challenges at certain times, and others cope with a chronic psychiatric diagnosis throughout life. Some people have a mental health crisis or a severe enough mental health diagnosis that entering inpatient treatment for stabilization
Inpatient treatment for mental health or substance use disorders offers a unique opportunity to immerse even more fully in all aspects of therapies you might also access in an outpatient program. The benefits of inpatient treatment are many, so that whatever therapies you engage in are likely to be amplified
Substance use and mental health disorders don’t just affect one person – they affect everyone who cares about and interacts often with the one suffering. Addiction is called a family disease because of the damage it can do to communication and trust; mental health disorders can create confusion and anxiety
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.
