Every January, thousands of people decide to stop drinking overnight. “Dry January” is often framed as a healthy reset. For light or moderate drinkers, it may be uncomfortable but manageable. For heavy or dependent drinkers, however, abruptly stopping alcohol can be medically dangerous. In Colorado and across the Denver Metro area, emergency departments see a […]
Tag Archives: Addiction
Addiction, alcoholism, Detox, sobriety
A Sober Start to the New Year. Why Detox in December Sets You Up for Success
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Dec
Dec
Detox before the new year can be one of the most effective ways to create a stable, sober foundation for January. December often brings heightened stress, increased substance use, and emotional overwhelm, making patterns more visible and harder to ignore. While many people plan to “start fresh” in January, waiting often means beginning the year […]
Addiction, alcoholism, Detox
The Emotional Toll of Spending the Holidays in Withdrawal and Why You Do Not Have to Do It Alone
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Dec
Dec
When the pressure of the season collides with withdrawal symptoms, many adults find themselves struggling in silence, trying to push through fear, exhaustion, and instability on their own. Withdrawal does not pause for the holidays. In fact, December often intensifies symptoms due to stress, disrupted routines, and family dynamics. What starts as discomfort can quickly […]
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May
May
Learn about alcohol withdrawal symptoms, detox timeline & treatment options. Get safe, expert help today—call Valiant Living Detox at (720) 802-0497.
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Oct
Oct
There are many contributing factors to addiction, including genetics, environmental factors, and mental health. However, trauma can be one of the most significant factors in the development of addiction as the person uses drugs and alcohol to cope. Unresolved trauma can lead to numerous negative feelings of shame, guilt, depression, fear, anger, anxiety, and more. […]
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Oct
Oct
Stimulant addiction has become more popular among the general population over the years, especially when it comes to improving athletic or academic performance. Even individuals that do not misuse stimulants are at risk of becoming addicted, so it is crucial for friends and family to be informed of the potential signs of stimulant addiction. By […]
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Sep
Sep
When a family member struggles with addiction, it is a natural response to want to help them. Well-intentioned as they may be, family members offering support can unknowingly create codependent relationships that ultimately hamstring the recovery journey of their loved one. Concerned family members may enable their loved one without realizing it, allowing for the […]
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Sep
Sep
The first step in addiction treatment is detoxification. You cannot enter treatment without it or expect to learn the tools you need to conquer addiction without undergoing this necessary process. However, detox can be intimidating for many, especially those that have never gone through it before. Luckily, there are ways that you can prepare for […]
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Aug
Aug
Substance use and addiction have affected millions of lives all across the world. However, there are always questions about why and how substance use addiction begins. Truthfully, there are many beginnings to addiction, and experimentation can be one of them. It is important to understand that the stages of addiction are unique to each person […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
