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 […]
Tag Archives: recovery
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Oct
Oct
Recovery is a journey full of twists and turns that will require you to adapt to different situations. At times, it can be life or death, as adverse situations can lead to potential relapse. Anger as an emotion can be challenging to conquer in recovery, but you must learn to properly cope with it if […]
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Oct
Oct
Addiction recovery is a long journey that will require consistent energy, motivation, and encouragement. There is no end to recovery, nor does a cure exist. Therefore, it is imperative to continually work towards your recovery every day of your life. Many may find this exhausting, but taking care of your health and pushing for a […]
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Sep
Sep
Thousands of individuals across the United States struggle with addiction every year. Yet even with such prevalence, many people still face negative stigma from individuals who do not understand the disease of addiction. Stigma can worsen addiction as individuals that are already struggling believe the negative stereotypes thrown at them. As a society, we have […]
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Aug
Aug
It is vital to your recovery path to find the right detox center for you. There are thousands of places to choose from when you want to recover from substance use. However, choosing the one that aligns with your goals and relates to your situation will better benefit your recovery goals. Learn more about what […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
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. […]
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May
May
When someone you love suffers from addiction to drugs or alcohol, you might be unsure how to help them. At The Detox Center of Colorado, we have five concrete ways to make a difference in the life of someone you love who deserves support and recovery. Whether they are still in the grips of addiction […]
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May
May
When you picture an intervention done on someone who suffers from an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you probably envision a group of people involved. Typically, an intervention does constitute concerned family members and friends confronting a loved one. However, for some people, this scene does not come to fruition. Reasons Your Loved Ones May […]
