According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, around 9.5% of Denver residents struggled with addiction to drugs or alcohol in 2021. Additionally, the percentage of drug-related deaths from 2019 to 2021 rose by 110%, with fentanyl-related overdose deaths experiencing a 308% increase over the same timeframe.1 These stats show a high need for quality…
The Denver area is in desperate need of more drug treatment services. According to a recent report, there are only enough beds in the entire region for less than a quarter of the people who need them.1 This leaves tens of thousands of people without access to the life-saving care they need and also highlights…
Addiction is a complex disease that can take over a person’s life. Even for working professionals, addiction can take its toll and begin taking over their lives and motivations. Professionals’ programs for addiction treatment provide the necessary resources and support to help working individuals overcome their addictions and regain control of their lives in a…
Alcohol abuse is one of the most prevalent addiction problems that Americans face. Despite this high prevalence, many people with alcohol use disorders do not seek treatment. This is often because they do not realize they have a problem and do not have access to the proper information. One major factor that deters people from…
Addiction is a family disease. It doesn’t just affect the person who is addicted. It affects everyone in that person’s life. That’s what makes family therapy such an essential part of treatment for addiction. It can help individuals get the support they need while enabling open communication and healing that may never be confronted otherwise.…
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…
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…
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…
