Author Archives: Drew Powell

Why the Mountains Are a Perfect Place to Detox

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The shelter of the mountains is the perfect place to take the first step toward giving yourself a better life: detox. With the calming mountain air and the compassionate team from Detox Center of Colorado, you will find the process easier to transition through. You deserve to have a safe and comfortable environment to detox […]

The Effects of Substances on Your Body: What They Really Do

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The number of people struggling with substance abuse remains at an all-time high, as does the number of overdoses. With many facilities available for treatment and detox, you might question what actual effects substances have on your body. However, the effect of substances on your body is not an easily answered question.  Due to the […]

Recognizing an Addiction and How to Overcome It

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When the problems and behaviors of addiction are recognized, recovery can begin. The opposite is also true: if you do not recognize those problems and behaviors, you may struggle with starting down the path to recovery. If you struggle with substance use, you may fear the recovery journey and feel that your substance use is […]

Can You Die From Withdrawal?

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Addiction has significant power over your body and your brain, altering you physically and psychologically. Going through the detox or withdrawal process can be frightening for many of these same reasons. There are some cases where it is possible to produce life-threatening symptoms, but can you die from them? As you are seeking recovery, it […]

Are Withdrawal Symptoms All the Same?

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The experiences associated with substance use and withdrawal are usually unpleasant. If you develop a physical and emotional dependency on substances, you are likely to have withdrawal when the substances are cut back or removed. However, withdrawal symptoms can vary from person to person.  You also need to consider other factors, depending on the type […]

Eliminating Drugs From Your Atmosphere

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It takes time for a substance to leave your body. This requires a change to your atmosphere when implementing new perspectives of healthier living. Detox centers are great places to eliminate drugs from your body because they provide professional and medical support and monitoring. However, detox is not just about eliminating the drugs from your […]

The Role of Detox in the Recovery Process

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There is a small percentage of individuals who seek professional treatment and detox. Rather than choosing to self-treat or detox yourself, detoxing in a professional setting can successfully change the outcome of the process. It is vital to understand the importance and role of detox within a professional environment and on your road to recovery. […]

A Safe Place to Detox Before Rehab

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Detox can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. It is important for those who want detox to have a safe place to reside during the process. This process requires attention and comprehensive care performed by professionals who know how to implement the correct safety protocols. Without professional guidance, detoxing can take […]

When Chronic Pain Turns Into a Substance Use Disorder

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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), approximately 100 million Americans deal with chronic pain. That’s about one-third of all Americans. Chronic pain constitutes the most popular reason people end up going on disability. However, for many people, chronic pain contributes to developing an addiction to painkillers. Surveys cited by NIDA indicate that 21-29% […]

Recovery Is Being in the Same Water, Not the Same Boat

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Everyone has heard the expression, “We are all in the same boat.” This expression applies to many situations and can take on new meaning when thought of as an analogy for recovery. However, in recovery, not everybody is in the same boat. Instead, think of recovery as a body of water. Everyone striving to achieve and […]

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