Stress and Addiction

Colorado’s Fentanyl Bill May Help Those Who Need Treatment

By |October 1st, 2022|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Currently, the leading cause of drug overdose death in America is fentanyl — a powerful synthetic opioid narcotic that is roughly 100 times more potent than morphine. Over the course of the past several years ...

How to Make A New Years Resolution to Quit Opiates

By |January 12th, 2021|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

New Year, New You The new year is finally upon us, and most of us have been eagerly anticipating its arrival with bated breath. The past year was certainly one for the books - ...

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Staying Sober During The Winter

By |December 8th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Staying Sober During the Winter Some people love wintertime; bundling up and cozy sweaters, building a roaring fire and watching the snowfall. Others absolutely despise this time of year, and slip into a deep ...

Understanding the Risks of Benzodiazepine Abuse

By |November 6th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

What are Benzodiazepines? Benzodiazepines are a class of man-made prescription medications that directly affect the central nervous system and lead to feelings of sedation and stress relief. Benzodiazepines are most commonly prescribed to treat ...

Prescription Drug Take Back in Colorado

By |October 20th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Prescription Drug Abuse Over the course of the past several decades, prescription drug abuse and addiction have become major public health concerns throughout the entire country. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, ...