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Preparing for Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Do you have reason to suspect that your substance use disorder (SUD) is connected to a mental health challenge? You may not have realized until recently…
Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW
Nov 18, 2022 · 4 min read

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What Are the Most Common Dual Diagnosis Disorders?
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What Are the Most Common Dual Diagnosis Disorders?

A significant number of people who struggle with substance use disorders are also living with an underlying mental health disorder, whether diagnosed or not. This combination…
Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW
Nov 14, 2022 · 6 min read

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What is Dual Diagnosis
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What is Dual Diagnosis?

Dual diagnosis is a term that may crop up when dealing with mental health issues. Also called co-occurring disorder, this refers to a mental illness and…
Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW
Nov 11, 2022 · 5 min read

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How Does Family Therapy For Addiction Treatment Work?

Addiction impacts the entire family system, creating complexities that influence the recovery process. This program for addiction is a vital treatment option that addresses these dynamics…
Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW
Nov 4, 2022 · 5 min read

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Benefits of Motivational Enhancement Therapy

Motivational Enhancement Therapy is an evidence-based counseling approach grounded in the principles of motivational interviewing. It is often used to support individuals struggling with substance use,…
Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW
Oct 28, 2022 · 6 min read

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What is Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, evidence-based counseling style designed to help people struggling with substance use disorders (SUD) find their own motivation to change their…
Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW
Oct 17, 2022 · 3 min read

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What Is Motivational Enhancement Therapy
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What Is Motivational Enhancement Therapy?

Motivation is often the missing link in recovery, especially in the early stages when individuals may feel uncertain or ambivalent about change. For those struggling with…
Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022 · 5 min read

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Can You Have Visitors in Rehab?

Entering a rehabilitation facility is a significant step in the journey to recovery. For many patients and their families, one important aspect to consider is how…
Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW
Oct 10, 2022 · 5 min read

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Can You Still Work While in Rehab
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Can You Still Work While in Rehab?

Rehab is a vital step toward long-term recovery, but many individuals wonder if they can continue working while receiving treatment. Understanding the options available can help…
Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW
Oct 3, 2022 · 4 min read

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Benefits of Inpatient Psychotherapy

What happens when the world outside becomes too loud to heal within? For many individuals facing addiction, mental health disorders, or emotional instability, inpatient psychotherapy offers…
Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW
Sep 30, 2022 · 5 min read

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Does Inpatient Treatment Offer EMDR?

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…
Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW
Sep 26, 2022 · 4 min read

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Benefits of Family Therapy
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Benefits of Family Therapy for Addiction Treatment

Addiction impacts far more than the individual struggling with substance use. It strains relationships, disrupts communication, and damages trust within the household. Because substance abuse affects…
Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW
Sep 23, 2022 · 5 min read

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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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