Where do you go to find a partial hospitalization program in Aurora, CO? The answer to that question is CeDAR. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff provides cutting-edge, evidence-based therapies in outpatient and inpatient programs. Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers a high level of care while allowing you to live at home. A PHP is…
Upwards of 20 million Americans struggle with addiction, but only about one in ten receive the treatment they need to begin recovery. Not enough people have access to the care they need. One of the ways addiction treatment facilities, like CeDAR in Denver, CO, make it easier for people to receive help for addiction is…
Nurses and physicians are at a much higher risk for developing a substance use disorder (SUD) than the general population due to the life-or-death nature of their jobs, the intense pressure, and the demanding schedules. There is also a delay in identifying addiction among healthcare providers, meaning their SUD is often further advanced and of…
If you suffer from a substance use disorder (SUD) and have a mental health disorder, such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD, the best way to recover from addiction is by accessing professional dual diagnosis treatment. This treatment option is considered the most effective approach to treating co-occurring disorders. CeDAR provides dual diagnosis treatment in Colorado.…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, health providers have learned a great deal about the efficacy of remote provision of mental and medical healthcare. Now that telehealth is covered by most insurance companies, increasing numbers of people can access care. Telehealth addiction treatment is an excellent option for you or someone you…
A significant development in treating some substance use disorders (SUDs) has been discovering that certain medications can help curb cravings. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combines therapy and medication to support recovery and avoid relapse. Currently approved for use in alcohol and opioid use disorders, MAT can make a big difference in your recovery. At CeDAR, we…
Are you struggling with opiate addiction, or has someone you love become dependent on heroin or another opium-derived drug? This class of drugs is chemically identical to synthetic drugs that are manufactured for medical use in pain management. Known as opioids, they include commercial medications such as OxyContin. Someone may have introduced you or your…
Opioids are readily accessible both through prescription and on the street. Synthetic opioids manufactured for medical use, such as oxycodone and fentanyl, are often prescribed for pain, and in many cases, addiction takes root. Opiates such as heroin are sold illegally, often to people whose opioid use disorder (OUD) developed while taking pain medications their…
Denver and the surrounding area, including Aurora, CO, have high rates of alcohol addiction. Public health and medical professionals are concerned about the more than one out of four people in the greater metro area who drink excessively. These numbers are higher than in other western metropolitan areas with a similar population profile.1 However, this…
Denver, Aurora, and Broomfield, CO, comprise a tri-city metropolitan area in one of the most beautiful states in the country. This vibrant region is home to the state government, a great deal of cultural and ethnic diversity, and over two million Coloradoans. However, this metro area has a higher rate of substance misuse and mental…
