NARCONON BLOG

DRUG INFORMATION

The Negative Consequences the Glamorization of Alcohol Has on Women

Alcohol advertisements targeted towards women love to show glamorous ladies enjoying fancy drinks in classy settings.

ADDICTION

Believe it or Not, Addiction is Everyone’s Problem

I don’t know about you but I am tired of hearing people say “I’m not the one using drugs so their addiction is not my problem!” While it is true that no one is ultimately responsible for someone else’s recovery that doesn’t mean that addiction...

NARCONON COLORADO REVIEWS

I’ve Learned I Can Face Anything

“I arrived here at Narconon Colorado —A Life Worth Saving on September 2 nd , 2018 at 11:45 pm not knowing what I was in for. When I arrived I was very drunk and high on cocaine. As I walked through the front door I had no idea what was in store for...

ADDICTION

Signs that a Loved One Might Need Addiction Treatment

One of the most difficult things a person can go through is watching someone they love struggle with addiction. Sometimes it can be hard to know when it is time for a person to go into treatment.

SOBRIETY

The Irony of My Addiction Recovery

I had to break to become stronger. I had to lose myself to find out who I really was. I had to fall to rise back up. I had to fight in order to find peace. Somewhere in elementary school, my days began to become clouded with anxiety.

SOBRIETY

Signs You Are Ready to Get Sober

Are you struggling with the decision of getting sober? Here are some questions to ask yourself to see if you are ready to make a change. Is your drinking or drug use no longer enjoyable? Let’s be completely honest, in the beginning, drinking and drug...

DRUG EDUCATION

Why Waiting to Hit “Rock Bottom” Might Be Too Late

A lot of people hold off on asking their loved ones to get help because they believe the myth that someone has to hit “rock bottom" in order to be willing to get help. While for some people this may be true, it is not necessarily true for everyone.

DRUG REHAB

Studies Show 28 Days Isn’t Long Enough to Treat Addiction

Recent studies have now shown that it takes on average 66 days to create a new habit that will stick, so why do so many treatment facilities expect that people can handle an addiction in 28 days? It is a rather unrealistic expectation that someone will...

SOBRIETY

How to Stay Sober Throughout the Holiday Season

It’s that time of year again, the Holiday season is upon us. For many this is a time of joy and celebration, for others, it is a time of stress and frustration. Either way, there is often drinking involved, so how does one get through this season without...

ADDICTION

Building Up the Courage to Confront a Loved One About Their Addiction

In the addiction field, we hear about it all the time. Family members who are worried about their loved ones but they aren’t sure how to confront them about the problem.

ADDICTION

Avoiding Rehab: Why Men and Women Refuse Help

“My loved one is homeless, underweight unemployed and on the brink of losing not only his sanity but his freedom as well if he does not get help soon. Every time I offer him help he turns me down and has a new excuse for every day of the week!”

ADDICTION

Colorado Is Seeing a Rise in Overdose Deaths Related to Meth

Colorado drug overdose deaths have tripled over the last twenty years with 2017 having the highest amount.

DRUG EDUCATION

Tips For Doing an Intervention

Every day families across the country struggle as they watch their loved ones battle with addiction. For many, it is easy to lose hope because it seems like the person they love so much does not want to change. It is a hard thing to watch someone that...

DRUG INFORMATION

Recent Study Finds a Link Between Alcohol and Suicide in Colorado

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), long-term mental health risks of excessive alcohol use include anxiety and depression.

DRUG EDUCATION

FDA Approves Another Powerful Opioid Despite the Continual Rise in Opioid-Related Deaths

On Friday, November 2nd the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the new pharmaceutical drug Dsuvia which is an extremely high strength opioid. The potent painkiller is 500-1000 times more powerful than Morphine and ten times stronger than one of...

ADDICTION

“Mommy Wine Culture” is Encouraging Alcoholism in Women

I don’t know about the rest of you, but recently I’ve seen an explosion on social media of memes that depict mom’s drinking wine in order to cope with their children.

NARCONON COLORADO REVIEWS

Self Discovery on the Road to Addiction Recovery

During my Withdrawal experience, I have discovered many things about myself. My first few days have been challenging but in a good way. I have learned some ways to help control my anxiety and urges to drink.

NARCONON COLORADO REVIEWS

Laying the Foundation for a Life of Recovery

Getting sober is just the first step towards a life of addiction recovery. The recovery process is about self-growth and realization. True recovery is a lifelong process of learning. At Narconon Colorado, we do our best to provide a solid foundation for...

NARCONON COLORADO REVIEWS

Getting Past the First Days of Addiction Recovery

The idea of quitting drugs or alcohol is often a scary thought to someone who is caught up in addiction. The fear of going through withdrawal or living a life of sobriety often times holds people back from taking the first step towards a better life.

NARCONON COLORADO REVIEWS

Addressing Multiple Aspects of Addiction Recovery

Addiction impacts every area of a person’s life and because of that in order to be successful addiction recovery needs to address all of those areas.