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Substance abuse and addiction affects families in the many cities of Colorado; even a tourist destination like Steamboat Springs. Colorado actively campaigns against the use of methamphetamines with a program called Not Even Once and an awareness/educational panel in Steamboat Springs called Rx Task Force. Although programs like these are somewhat successful at slowing substance… Continue reading Drug Rehabilitation and Substance Abuse Resources in Steamboat Springs

Colorado is suffering from an alcohol and drug abuse epidemic, spreading its harmful effects to the community of Greeley, Colorado. Addiction claims lives and destroys families. The Center for Disease Control states that alcohol and/or drug addiction is one of four major health hazards in the United States. Addiction’s high fatality rate is as dangerous… Continue reading Drug Rehabilitation and Substance Abuse Resources in Greeley

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Colorado has a higher percentage of adolescents ages 12-17, who used illicit drugs than the national average. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports other than alcohol, marijuana is the drug most misused in Denver, Colorado with an increase in use of methamphetamines, heroin and… Continue reading Inpatient Alcohol Rehab in Denver

What do the words skippy, roses, hearts, and bennies have in common? They’re all slang names for prescription stimulant medications, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and they’re words more and more people are using. That’s because more and more people are choosing to add stimulants into their everyday routines. They may think they’re… Continue reading Stimulant Abuse & Addiction

There has been much discussion in the treatment community about whether depression and anxiety disorders contribute to addiction or if addiction can be a cause of depression and anxiety. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), mental health conditions are common among those with substance use disorders and vice versa. In… Continue reading Self-medicating With Alcohol for Anxiety, Depression and Mood Disorders

Have you ever been asked to provide a urine sample for drug testing? Urine testing is typically quick and non-invasive, and it can yield accurate results regarding the type and quantity of drugs a person may have taken. Even so, there are some common questions people ask about urine drug testing. Question One: Why Are… Continue reading  5 Things You Should Know About Urine Drug Testing

Do You Have an Amphetamine Problem? Do you have a problem with amphetamines? Are you addicted to these stimulant drugs and searching for effective Colorado treatment options? At The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake, we have a 24/7 free, confidential amphetamine helpline available to people in Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs and throughout the state of… Continue reading Colorado Amphetamine Hotline

Some people who struggle with opioids have been turning to something called kratom, and while it may seem like a harmless alternative to opioids, it’s not a substance without its own risks. What Is Kratom? While kratom may be new to people in Colorado and the U.S., it’s not a new substance in general. It’s derived from a tree… Continue reading Kratom Abuse & Addiction

While Colorado celebrates the first reduction in drug overdose deaths since 2012, the state recognizes that most drug poisoning deaths are actually increasing. In 2018, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported 974 deaths from drug overdoses, a decrease from 1,012 in 2017. Prescription opioids specifically declined from 373 deaths in 2017 to 349 in 2018. Officials are cautiously… Continue reading Prescription Opioid Overdoses Decline in Colorado While Meth Addiction Remains a Significant Threat

Track marks are linear scars that occur because of intravenous drug use. Learning what track marks look like can be the first step in getting professional help for a loved one. Intravenous drug use carries specific risks, like being more likely to contract certain infectious diseases. One of the tell-tale signs of intravenous drug use… Continue reading Track Marks