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Recent Articles

Virtual & Telehealth Options in Local Addiction Treatment

May 10th, 2023|Comments Off on Virtual & Telehealth Options in Local Addiction Treatment

Virtual and telehealth treatment options gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, and today, those in need of clinical care are able to access quality substance use treatment without ever leaving their home. The possibilities for ...

The Importance of Family Support in Local Addiction Recovery

May 5th, 2023|Comments Off on The Importance of Family Support in Local Addiction Recovery

The prevalence of substance use throughout the United States has been rising steadily in recent years. In 2020, approximately 37.3 million individuals, 12 years of age or older, engaged in the use of a substance. ...

The Benefits of Seeking Local Addiction Treatment

May 5th, 2023|Comments Off on The Benefits of Seeking Local Addiction Treatment

In the United States, approximately 61.2 million individuals engaged in substance use in 2021. That same year, 46.3 million individuals, 12 or older, were diagnosed with a substance use disorder. Substance use disorders were ...

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Meet Shea Packard, CuraWest’s Office Manager & HR Designee

May 3rd, 2023|Comments Off on Meet Shea Packard, CuraWest’s Office Manager & HR Designee

Staff Spotlight Meet the CuraWest Staff Shea Packard, who originally hails from Cambridge, Massachusetts, began her Guardian Recovery Network journey when hired at Pine Tree Recovery Center, a medical detox center and IOP ...

Understanding Holistic Addiction Treatment in Denver, Colorado

April 24th, 2023|Comments Off on Understanding Holistic Addiction Treatment in Denver, Colorado

Holistic addiction treatment is a comprehensive approach that focuses on treating the whole person rather than just the addiction itself. It recognizes that addiction is a complex disease affecting all aspects of a person's ...

Treatment Process During Drug Rehab

April 24th, 2023|Comments Off on Treatment Process During Drug Rehab

If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, seeking treatment at a reputable rehab facility may be the best solution to help you achieve lasting recovery. At Curawest, the treatment ...