February Is American Heart Month

Substance use disorder negatively impacts cardiovascular health significantly. In this article, we will discover more about the month and movement dedicated to the healthy heart cause, how substances affect the heart, and how you can improve the health of your heart in recovery. Your Heartbeat Keeps You Alive Your heart is one of the most […]

Choosing Your Battles: How to Appropriately React

Not everything needs to be a fight. There are times when confronting issues can be critical, especially when your well-being is at risk, but not every inconvenience is a crisis and requires an extreme response. Viewing every situation as such increases stress and the chance of relapse. It’s important to be able to measure the […]

The Truth About Spiritual Trauma and How It Could Affect Recovery

Since many addiction programs and resources come from places of worship or faith as the main feature, those who have experienced trauma from their religious background might be reluctant to seek treatment due to associated triggers. Often, spiritual abuse, like many forms of abuse or sources of trauma, can lead to people turning to drugs […]

It’s Okay to Rest

If you are constantly on the go, it might be hard to take a break. Whether you’ve got too much going on or feel guilty for allowing for some “you” time, there are benefits of resting and relaxing, especially during the cold months. Taking a break isn’t something to feel guilty about; it’s crucial to […]

Cutting Ties With Toxic People

After treatment, you’ll need to build your support group and eliminate what doesn’t help you grow. While most people in your life will support you in your recovery journey, some people might hold you back. This may not be intentional, but during this time, it’s important to evaluate how the people in your life are […]

Brotherly Love: The Community We Have Built

If you’ve recently been through our treatment center, you’ve met our alumni who’ve shared their stories and offered encouragement. Our alumni provide a powerful perspective when they tell our clients their unique recovery journey. Additionally, they set an example of what successful sobriety looks like. Through service, attending 12-Step meetings, providing guidance through sponsorship, and […]

Moving the Goalposts

At the beginning of treatment and recovery, you are in a position where the sky is the limit. You’ve got an entire life ahead of you, and it becomes your job to fill it with aspirations and well-thought-out goals. Eventually, there comes the point where you’ve accomplished the goals you set out to tackle in […]

How To Stay Active in The Winter

The cold weather can make us feel sluggish. It can be hard to want to move your body when all you want to do is curl up under a warm blanket. However, even though the weather outside is frightful, it’s still important to stay active during the colder months. Thankfully, the Colorado Mountains offer plenty […]

The Power of The Found Family

The truth is, not every person feels connected to their blood relatives. There are many reasons why this might be the case for your client, but that doesn’t mean a person cannot form a meaningful connection outside of the family they were born into. Sometimes, we make stronger connections with those we aren’t related to, […]

Dealing With The Winter Blues

After the holidays, many begin to become aware of the long winter ahead. There are no more distractions of holiday festivities and entertaining family. It’s just you, work, and the cold weather. The short days, lack of sunlight, heavy snow, and wind can weigh down a person. The winter can feel isolating and exhausting. You […]