Social anxiety is often invisible. It does not always look like panic or avoidance. Sometimes it looks like confidence. Sometimes it looks like charm. Sometimes it looks like someone who cannot function without a drink in their hand. In detox admissions, social anxiety frequently sits underneath substance use, unnoticed and untreated. In Colorado and across […]
Category Archives: Mental Health
Addiction, health and wellness, Mental Health, sobriety, Treatment
The Physical Symptoms of Heartbreak and Withdrawal
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Feb
Feb
Heartbreak is often described as emotional pain. Clinically, it is also physical. During detox admissions, it is common to hear clients say they feel like they are dying. Their chest hurts. Their heart races. They cannot breathe. They feel weak, dizzy, or disconnected from their body. Families sometimes ask whether this is anxiety, withdrawal, or […]
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Feb
Feb
When someone presents in crisis, the question often comes quickly. Is this PTSD or is it addiction? Is this trauma or is it substance-induced? Which came first? In detox and assessment, this question is not theoretical. It determines safety, medication decisions, and the next level of care. In Colorado and across the Denver Metro area, […]
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Dec
Dec
Overview Detoxification may be deemed as the most significant and the first step to overcome substance use disorder; it is also a part of the most challenging stages of the recovery procedure on psychological and emotional levels. Even though the majority of people expect the physical pain when undergoing the drug detox process, not many […]
Addiction, alcoholism, Mental Health, Recovery, sobriety, Treatment
How to Manage Cravings in December When Drinking and Using Is Everywhere
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Dec
Dec
December is one of the hardest months of the year to manage cravings. Alcohol is everywhere. Stress increases. Routines change. Family dynamics get complicated. Even people who rarely struggle with cravings find themselves wanting to drink or use more often during the holiday season. Cravings are not a sign of weakness. They are a natural […]
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Oct
Oct
The phenomenon of depression is experienced by millions of individuals annually, and it is still one of the most misinterpreted and underestimated mental health diseases. This is the reason why the Depression Awareness Month, which is held every October, is such a significant issue. This is a period that people, communities, and professionals unite together […]
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Sep
Sep
Mental health care is something that should be made universal and the process of de-stigmatization should start with awareness. The annual event on October 10 is known as world mental health day where the whole world takes the time to stop, think and concentrate on the mind. At Valiant detox and assessment center in Colorado, […]
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Aug
Aug
Mental health is equally important as physical health but it is not well taken care of. Stress, relationship, work-life and emotional management are overwhelming in the modern fast-paced world. Still, what is the problem with looking after your mental health? Your mental health influences your thinking, feeling, and behavior; that is why, it is important. […]
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Jun
Jun
Do you know each year June is recognized as the Men’s Mental Health Month. Learn more and spread the importance of mental health awareness.
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May
May
Learn the signs of anxiety disorders, including symptoms, types, and treatments. Find out when anxiety becomes a disorder and how to get the help you need.
