Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is one of the most effective mental health therapies developed in the 20th century. In the 1970s, psychologist Marsha Lineman developed this behavioral therapy using some of the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Dialectical behavior therapy is a proven, best practice treatment for various disorders, including borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety,…
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Colorado has a higher rate of substance use disorders (SUDs) than the national average, but fortunately, addiction is a treatable disorder. However, some people struggling with addiction need help but are not sure where to look for it. For residents of Watkins, CO, and other towns in the greater Denver area, CeDAR offers inpatient and…
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If you are worried about a loved one’s opioid use, you are probably wondering how you can help. It is often challenging to speak to people struggling with addiction because they may not be ready to admit they have a problem. You can do things to help, such as supporting them in finding an opioid…
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Opiates have been around for millennia. The use of opium is recorded in ancient Sumeria in 5000 BCE, and despite their addictive qualities, opiates are still prescribed for pain relief. The surge in opiate and opioid use in the 1990s, resulting from the aggressive marketing of Oxycontin, sparked an opioid epidemic. Now, over 10 million…
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If you are looking for the right alcohol rehab center in Aurora, CO, you have already made the first big step towards recovery—acknowledging that you need help. No one should have to struggle with addiction alone, and everyone deserves the best possible support and treatment to begin healing. At CeDAR, our alcohol rehab program provides…
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Addiction is a family disease because when one person struggles with addiction, the fallout on family and other loved ones can be devastating. Lost trust and increasingly ineffective communication eat away at relationships. Families can also experience a range of challenges when one of their members is struggling with a mental health disorder. One of…
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One of the most common sleep disorders affecting Americans is insomnia. It is estimated that around 30 to 40 percent of people experience this sleep disorder. Insomnia is also linked to substance use disorders. Some people may begin using drugs or alcohol as a way to self-medicate or to fall asleep. Those who have a…
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Trauma is a natural part of life, as nobody is immune to the stress and pain that comes with heartache, grief, or loss. With time, most trauma can begin to heal, as humans are adaptable and resilient. However, sometimes trauma does not heal and is instead repressed. If this unhealed trauma is not properly addressed,…
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Books are more than just a fun way to pass the time. They can elicit an emotional response, teach new life lessons, or support existing learnings. There has been a glut of mental health books that promise all sorts of benefits, but are they able to deliver? Those struggling with mental health disorders or addiction…
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Life will always have its ups and downs, but one thing people can count on is that these periods eventually pass. However, for someone living with depression, it can seem as though the low points are unending and constant. The sadness, loneliness, and emptiness can feel like it consumes everything that gives a person joy.…
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