As Blake recalls his life when he first got involved with mental health care, he is amazed at how unstable his mental state really was. He had been suffering from substance use disorder but did not believe the drugs he took were detrimental to hi…

Introduction Addiction affects about 1/8 of our population, that’s nearly 40 million people.  It is an equal opportunity disease affecting people of all races, cultures, genders, and socio-economic categories. What is Addiction? In …

Antonio* had just moved from the East Coast to Colorado when he was first introduced to Jefferson Center. Despite several successful years of staying sober and attempting to readjust his life, he still struggled with his mental health, including …

Using substances that alter our mood, behavior, and thinking is widespread in most societies and has been going on for centuries. Many of us start the day with a cup of coffee or tea. Our reaction can be anything from feeling more alert and energ…

It seems like we all know someone who struggles with drug or alcohol consumption – a father, child, aunt, or close friend. And often, when we have someone dealing with substance use and addiction in our lives, it’s our natural tendency to want to…

Introduction Addiction affects about 1/8 of our population, that’s nearly 40 million people.  It is an equal opportunity disease affecting people of all races, cultures, genders, and socio-economic categories. What is Addiction? In …