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LGBTQ Sober Living

As the LGBTQ community has become more visible in recent years, so has the issue of addiction within this group. In fact, studies show that addiction…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

May 15, 2022 · 3 min read

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Benefits of Alumni Programs for Addiction Recovery

Addiction recovery is a long-term process that does not end with the completion of a rehabilitation program. Sustaining sobriety often requires continued access to support systems,…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

May 12, 2022 · 4 min read

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LGBTQ Rehab Alumni Program

Going tо rehab fоr аnу аddiction саn bе а ѕсаrу аnd overwhelming еxреrіеnсе. Thіѕ іѕ еѕресіаllу truе fоr LGBTQ folks, whо mау fееl аѕ thоugh thеу…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

May 9, 2022 · 3 min read

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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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Understanding the 12-Step Program for Addiction Recovery

Addiction recovery can be a challenging and deeply personal journey, but many individuals have found lasting support and healing through the 12 Steps. Originally developed by…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Jan 22, 2022 · 7 min read

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What Can an Addiction Alumni Program Do for You?

Addiction can feel like an isolating disease. Families, loved ones, and coworkers can find it hard to understand a person’s addiction. Community, however, can make a…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Dec 25, 2021 · 3 min read

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Is a Life Skills Group Necessary in Early Recovery?

Getting a Good Frame of Mind When you’re working towards recovery, it’s a mental battle. The frame of mind you develop and hold yourself to is…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Jun 18, 2021 · 3 min read

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Something Bigger Than Me?

When we come into sobriety most of us are used to doing things in our own ways, in our own timing, and find that we need…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Feb 9, 2021 · 3 min read

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5 Ways to Prevent Pandemic Holiday Relapse

They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for people in recovery or struggling from drug and alcohol addiction, the holidays can be…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Dec 17, 2020 · 6 min read

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Will Groups Prevent Me from Relapsing?

Emotional Relapse This is the first sign that a relapse early recovery could be on the way and it’s one of the more dangerous because it’s…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Dec 10, 2020 · 3 min read

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Holiday Relapse Prevention Plan

Staying sober during the holiday season can be particularly challenging for a person in recovery due to the increased presence of potential triggers, such as family…

Clinically reviewed by Jescia Hyland, LCSW

Nov 2, 2020 · 6 min read

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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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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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