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What Is Trauma-Informed Care?

What is trauma-informed care? It is a form of care that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and their role in shaping an individual’s life after a trauma. Understanding trauma and its treatment is easier when looking at trauma-informed care examples, goals, and outcomes. These examples and the best treatment outcomes form the basis of…

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How Can an Outpatient Alcohol Rehab Program Help You?

Dealing with alcohol addiction is a challenging journey. The path to recovery often seems daunting, but you are not alone. Outpatient alcohol rehab programs offer support and resources that can help you overcome your addiction. Women’s Recovery offers gender-specific addiction treatment in Colorado. Call 833.754.0554 to get started in women’s outpatient treatment now. The Ins…

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The Dangers of Combining Gabapentin and Opioids

Opioid addiction is a serious problem that has recently affected many people in the U.S. The opioid crisis has claimed the lives of thousands of people across the country and many more struggle with addiction. Unfortunately, those dealing with addiction must be more mindful of drug combinations since prescriptions can interact with opioids and cause…

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24 Dangerous Signs of Alcoholism in Women

It’s essential to know the signs of alcoholism in women if you suspect someone you love is in trouble. The problem is more significant than you might think. There are an estimated 15 million individuals living with alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the U.S. Women makeup about 4.6 million of that number. Women who are…

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Klonopin: Why the Controlled Substance Clonazepam Is so Readily Abused

In the United States, many adults are suffering from panic and anxiety disorders. Klonopin, also known as clonazepam, is one of the drugs that treat mood disorders and illnesses. As a benzodiazepine, sometimes called a benzo for short, it is also used to prevent seizures as it can balance brain chemicals in the central nervous…

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What Are The Physical Signs Of Heroin Use?

Heroin, a highly addictive drug derived from morphine, has been plaguing societies worldwide for decades. It is particularly alarming to note that women often fall into the clutches of heroin addiction due to various reasons such as stress, trauma, and societal pressures. The chemical makeup of heroin allows it to bind quickly to opioid receptors…

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What Is an Online Intensive Outpatient Program? What Are the Benefits?

An online intensive outpatient program, often abbreviated as IOP, is a structured treatment method for substance use and mental health disorders. Unlike inpatient programs requiring patients to live on-site or an outpatient program with a demanding and inflexible schedule of appointment times, an online IOP allows individuals to participate in treatment sessions from the comfort…

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Navigating Triggers and Executive Functioning in Addiction and Recovery

Embarking on the journey of recovery from addiction can be both challenging and transformative. One aspect of this journey that many women face is managing triggers and improving executive functioning, especially during the early stages of recovery. The connection between addition, triggers, and executive functioning is complex. In many cases of treatment and recovery, executive…

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Empowering Rural Women in Recovery: Summit Women’s Recovery Virtual IOP Program

In rural Colorado, where access to specialized substance use disorder treatment is limited, Summit Women’s Recovery (SWR) is leading the way in bridging the gap. Women’s Recovery offers a virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) available through our Summit County location. It serves as a beacon of hope for women seeking recovery in these unique and…

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