It may sound strange, but Susan* is glad her daughter is in jail. That way at least she knows that Amber’s* not using drugs or alcohol. Around the age of 14, Amber starting smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol. Not much later, she landed in juvenile drug court for possession of hallucinogenic mushrooms. Despite jail time, […]
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Not too long ago I was at a networking event where the obvious question, “What do you do?” came up. I responded that I work at a behavioral health agency in Larimer County. The blank stare I received gave me pause. Did she not know what behavioral health is, or was she unsure how to respond […]
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It takes a great deal of courage to put aside any reservations you have and seek treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction. Once you’ve made that wise decision, you want to be sure you get all you can out of the process. That’s why we tell people at our Fort Collins treatment center that […]
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DUI Level II Education and Therapy You were cited for drinking and driving. Now you have to face the facts and the law. As anyone who has gone through it can tell you, a DUI conviction is a long and expensive process, but SummitStone Health Partners is here to help. We are an affordable, reliable, […]
Posted in BlogWhen you search the definition of substance abuse online you’ll often find that it is an overindulgence in, or dependence on, an addictive substance, especially alcohol or drugs. But what does this really mean, and why do some people become addicted to drugs, while others do not? Substance abuse or addiction, like any disease, varies […]
Posted in BlogWhen you search the definition of substance abuse online you’ll often find that it is an overindulgence in, or dependence on, an addictive substance, especially alcohol or drugs. But what does this really mean, and why do some people become addicted to drugs, while others do not? Substance abuse or addiction, like any disease, varies […]
Posted in BlogDUI Level II Education and Therapy You were cited for drinking and driving. Now you have to face the facts and the law. As anyone who has gone through it can tell you, a DUI conviction is a long and expensive process, but SummitStone Health Partners is here to help. We are an affordable, reliable, […]
Posted in BlogIt takes a great deal of courage to put aside any reservations you have and seek treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction. Once you’ve made that wise decision, you want to be sure you get all you can out of the process. That’s why we tell people at our Fort Collins treatment center that […]
Posted in BlogIf you are in recovery, there are a number of common stimuli that have the potential to trigger a relapse. This can include spending time with certain people, visiting a bar or club where you used to hang out, or even food or music that you associate with drinking or using drugs. However, as experienced […]
Posted in BlogWhen you are in recovery and working hard each day to move your life in a more positive direction, the death of a loved one can be devastating. However, by following some proven strategies from your Fort Collins substance abuse counselor, you can and will survive and keep your recovery on track. Use Their Memory […]
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