Choosing Sobriety has Become Popular
It seems counter-intuitive to eat organic food and spend an hour at the gym, only to lose those health benefits at the bar. Taking a closer look at alcohol intake seems very reasonable, especially in the areas of weight loss and daily energy. Read more about the sober curious trend.
Attaching to CeDAR
Attachment helps someone feel safe and understood. It creates an experience of grounding, feeling that one can push through pain and hardship while not feeling alone. This article describes how many people are able to recover through positive attachment, and how that attachment can be to a community or organization. Take a minute and read this one.
Kratom – What Is It?
Over the past few years, more patients have outreached CeDAR to address problematic or addictive patterns with the drug Kratom. What is this substance which has gathered national attention, specifically regarding regulatory concerns and safety? This article reviews the substance Kratom, how it affects the brain, and implications for someone in recovery. Read the full article.
Tech Addiction
How many times have you said, “I’m addicted to my phone!” Have you or a loved one experienced addictive patterns connected to online sites or video games? This article breaks down a few of the different kinds of addictions to technology. Learn the differences between internet, gaming and gambling addictions.
The Early, Mid and End Game
This article uses the analogy of a game of chess to describe addiction treatment, specifically that of a solid opening, problem-solving and long-term recovery. As a game progresses, just as someone moves further along in recovery, options become more open and less structured. Find out how it works.
Wanting What Someone Else Has
When we use the concept of wanting what someone else has, it can be used to describe the positive defense mechanism of identification. This article links together a classical psychological defense mechanism with a trait that works well in stable recovery. Read the full article.
What Makes Fentanyl So Dangerous?
One of the most publicized topics in the news today is that of opioid overdose death, especially as it concerns the opioid fentanyl. What actually is fentanyl and how is this drug so dangerous? Learn about the scientific background of fentanyl.
What is Love?
For someone who feels a lack of attention or love, they sometimes reach out to find love in the wrong places. Another way of saying this is that they want someone to pay attention to them. This feels good and fills an emptiness inside. Why do people in recovery often find this in the wrong places?
CeDAR as a Teaching Hospital
CeDAR is part of the University of Colorado Hospital, which means it also serves as a teaching hospital. What makes healthcare at a teaching hospital unique and how may that affect someone’s treatment with us? Click here to find out.
Why We Test
We find that of those who report a prior diagnosis of ADHD, only 30-40% score a positive test through our ADHD screens. Discover some of the rationales behind advanced screening tests, especially for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, during treatment for addiction. Read the full article.