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Mile High Recovery’s Comprehensive Approach to Early Recovery Skills

Our Team and Mission Mile High Recovery Center (MHRC), located in Denver, CO, has been a beacon of hope for individuals seeking holistic mental healthcare and…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Mar 7, 2024 · 10 min read

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Mile High Recovery Center and Our Life Skills Group Colorado Options

A Life Skills Group Colorado Locals Can Trust Overcoming addiction and staying on track isn’t just about fighting the urge to fall back into old patterns…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Mar 7, 2024 · 10 min read

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Tips on How to Live a Sober Life

Building a Foundation for How to Live a Sober Life For many, the concept of a sober life can feel like a whispered promise shrouded in…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Mar 7, 2024 · 11 min read

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What to Expect in the First Stages of Addiction Recovery

Discover Mile High Recovery Center’s personalized care, skill-building sessions, and holistic approaches during early recovery from addiction.

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Mar 6, 2024 · 4 min read

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Life Skills for Addiction Recovery

Beyond Sobriety: Building a Vibrant Life With MHRC Imagine hitting the reset button on life, where the slate is wiped clean, and a new chapter awaits.…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Mar 6, 2024 · 10 min read

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How Life Skills Can Help You Beyond Rehab

Addiction is a complex disorder with many underlying factors. When effectively treating addiction, it's not just about helping someone overcome their substance abuse behaviors. It's also…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Feb 10, 2023 · 3 min read

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Why Life Skills Are Essential for Successful Addiction Recovery

Addiction recovery involves more than achieving sobriety. It requires rebuilding the abilities needed to manage daily life effectively. Substance use disorders often disrupt emotional regulation, decision-making,…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Feb 6, 2023 · 5 min read

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5 Benefits of Early Recovery Life Skills in Colorado

In the early stages of addiction recovery, people are most vulnerable to fear and self-doubt and, thus, relapse. Focusing on life skills for sober living early…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Nov 28, 2022 · 4 min read

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Do Alumni Programs Help Ensure Addiction Recovery?

There is an accumulation of strong evidence that points to the value of peer support during addiction recovery, both during rehab and throughout life. One of…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Sep 19, 2022 · 4 min read

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What Are the Benefits of a Relapse Prevention Program?

A relapse prevention program gives you proven tools and support, like therapy and mindfulness, to help you stay sober for the long haul. It builds your…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Sep 16, 2022 · 6 min read

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What is a Relapse Prevention Group?

One of the most significant challenges for individuals in addiction recovery is the risk of relapse. A relapse prevention group is an essential tool in the…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Jun 16, 2022 · 5 min read

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How to Cope with Social Isolation During the First Stages of Sobriety

The first stages of sobriety can feel both liberating and lonely. While removing substances from your life opens the door to healing, it also significantly alters…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Jun 6, 2022 · 4 min read

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Recovery Stories From Our Alumni

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.

Grace

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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