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  • Typical symptoms of opiate or synthetic opioid withdrawal include restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes with goose bumps ("cold turkey"), and leg movements.
  • Normal sedatives which typically used in hospitals to control individuals that are under the influence of amphetamines do not work in counteracting the effects of Bath Salts.
  • LSD use reached its highest peak during the 1960s and '70s, where it was typically used by those in the "hippie" youth culture during that time.
  • Seventy-three percent of heroin addicts report having used Xanax non-medically at least once a week to help them sleep.

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Drug Rehab in Colorado

There are all different types of substances of abuse that individuals can develop an addiction to in Colorado. Illegal street drugs such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana are no longer the only drug threats because of the large rise in prescription drug abuse within the past several years. Newly emerging designer drugs have also become a serious problem, such as the stimulant drug known as "bath salts" and synthetic variations of marijuana known as "spice" which are being bought legally in specialty shops across the nation. Just as rates of drug abuse and addiction are on the rise, so are rates of people needing and wanting to get effective help.

Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation centers in Colorado can help individuals by not only helping them to abstain from using drugs, but also assist them through the difficult detox and withdrawal process. After the physical aspect of addiction is overcome, drug treatment counselors will assist recovering addicts get down to the bottom of how they became addicted to drugs to begin with, which will ensure they don't fall prey to the same traps and temptations in the future. When one attempts to stop drug use on their own without help, they will not only find it very hard if not impossible to not succumb to the intense drug cravings, but they will also have to endure the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal alone, which can sometimes be extremely punishing. If not in a drug rehab atmosphere, and with easy access to one's drug of choice, it can be easy enough to give in to the pressure and use again. This is why it is important for people to know that help does exist, and there is a way out of the grips of drug addiction.

The way to stop the cycle of addiction is to expose and resolve the elements in one's life which made drugs a solution, and then learning new solutions and coping skills to better deal with these factors when they arise again in the future. Some drug rehab programs only handle the physical side of addiction, and leave it up to the addicted person to sort out their psychological and emotional ties to drugs. A drug detoxification facility or short term drug rehabilitation center for example generally only helps addicts overcome the physical element of addiction and gets them successfully off of drugs. Unfortunately, there is much more to handle if one wants to remain drug-free and be able to do it with self-assurance and resolve. This is why it is essential that people choose the correct kind of drug rehab facility that is going to be effective at getting all important issues addressed through counseling, education and other rehabilitation methods for as long as it takes to reach this point.

Because approaching addiction in this way is confirmed to be the most effective drug treatment approach, people who want to receive the most effective help should receive treatment at a residential or inpatient drug treatment center in Colorado. There are several reasons why these types of rehab facilities provide the most superior treatment, but first and foremost the treatment setting in itself is one of the most important elements of treatment to factor in. A drug treatment program will deliver the best results when the individual can fully involve themselves in recovery and self betterment. Outpatient drug rehabilitation programs typically don't produce desirable results and set an individual up for relapse, due to the fact that they are not completely able to focus on treatment and then they return home to things which may trigger their addiction. If in a residential or inpatient drug rehabilitation location this is of course not the case, in addition to the benefit of not having any access to drugs but having access to positive support and care around the clock.

One more factor which is often a predictor of whether or not an individual will find success by way of treatment at a drug rehab in Colorado is the length of time they remain in rehab. It has been confirmed time and time again that outcomes will be commensurate with the intensity and length of treatment. If one vital issue is left unresolved while in drug rehab, this can set the person up for failure and relapse. Treating addiction can be a complex task, as not every person has the same difficulties to deal with and the same inner battles to fight. This is why the best treatment plan will make certain that there is no time frame on one's drug rehab process, and permits each particular person to take the time to tackle all aspects of their own addiction at their own pace.

If you or someone you care about in Colorado is battling an addiction to anything, whether it is illicit street drugs, prescription drugs or any other substance of abuse, contact a drug treatment counselor right away. Discover which drug rehabilitation programs exist in your area and select one which will be the most effective for your situation.

Treatment Listings in Colorado:
  • Crossroads Turning Points Inc
    615 Russell Avenue Walsenburg Colorado, 81089
  • Spanish Clinic LLC
    12445 East 39th Avenue Denver Colorado, 80239
  • Solvista Health
    111 Vesta Road Salida CO., 81201
  • Set Apart Treatment Inc
    3380 West 72nd Avenue Westminster CO., 80030
  • Partnership for Progress
    220 East 1st Street Ordway Colorado, 81063
  • Alternative Behaviors Counseling Inc
    1949 Wadsworth Boulevard Denver Colorado, 80214
  • Grand Junction Metro Treatment Center
    1001 Wellington Avenue Grand Junction CO., 81501
  • Yampa Valley Psychotherapists
    737 Lincoln Avenue Steamboat Springs CO., 80477
  • Preferred Counseling Services
    1315 Main Avenue Durango Colorado, 81301
  • Centennial Mental Health Center Inc
    340 South Birch Street Wray Colorado, 80758
  • Southeast Mental Health Services at
    903 South 12th Street Rocky Ford CO., 81067
  • Centennial Mental Health Center Inc
    118 West 3rd Street Julesburg CO., 80737
  • PFC Floyd K Lindstrom VA Clinic
    3141 Centennial Boulevard Colorado Springs Colorado, 80907
  • Dove Counseling Inc
    9450 Huron Street Denver Colorado, 80260
  • Colorado Counseling Inc
    50 King Road Eagle CO., 81631
  • Lighthouse Counseling Center Inc
    9032 West Ken Caryl Avenue Littleton CO., 80128
  • Crossroads Turning Points Inc
    1006 South Main Street Lamar Colorado, 81052
  • Choices Westminster LLC
    5005 West 81st Place Westminster Colorado, 80031
  • Arapahoe House
    - - - Littleton CO., 80120
  • North Range Behavioral Health
    1300 North 17th Avenue Greeley CO., 80631
  • Partnership for Progress
    100 Kendall Drive Lamar Colorado, 81052
  • Hoffler and Associates Csl Servs Inc
    1880 Dublin Boulevard Colorado Springs Colorado, 80918
  • San Luis Valley
    322 Walnut Street La Jara CO., 81140
  • Community Care Corp
    800 Englewood Parkway Englewood CO., 80110
  • Summit Stone Health Partners
    1950 Redtail Hawk Drive Estes Park Colorado, 80517
  • Centura Health Physician Group
    2312 North Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs Colorado, 80903
  • Center for Child and Family Psychology
    2155 South Race Street Denver CO., 80208
  • Crossroads Turning Points Inc
    114 West 3rd Street La Junta CO., 81050
  • CO Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
    1600 West 24th Street Pueblo Colorado, 81003
  • Southeast Health Group
    100 Kendall Drive Lamar Colorado, 81052
  • Servicios de La Raza Inc
    3131 West 14th Avenue Denver CO., 80211
  • SummitStone Health Partners
    3705 North Grant Avenue Loveland CO., 80538
  • Clearview Counseling Services LLC
    10190 Bannock Street Denver Colorado, 80260
  • Centennial Peaks Hospital
    2255 South 88th Street Louisville Colorado, 80027
  • Valley Hope Denver
    7108 South Alton Way Englewood CO., 80112
  • Colorado West Regional Mental Hlth Ctr
    796 Megan Way Rifle CO., 81650
  • Northrange Behavioral Health
    928 12th Street Greeley Colorado, 80631
  • Mesa County Criminal Justice Services
    650 South Avenue Grand Junction Colorado, 81501
  • Eagle Counseling Services Inc
    1690 South Federal Boulevard Denver CO., 80219
  • Alpar Human Development Services
    1330 Leyden Street Denver CO., 80220
  • Diversity Counseling and Education Ctr
    3840 York Street Denver Colorado, 80205
  • New Beginnings Recovery Center
    191 East Orchard Road Littleton Colorado, 80121
  • National Institute for Change
    2600 South Parker Road Aurora CO., 80014
  • Crossroads Turning Points Inc
    739 1st Street Homelake CO., 81135