At Denver Recovery Center, we are committed to helping our clients find their new beginnings. We understand that many people addicted to a substance such as heroin may be scared to start treatment. This might sound odd for someone unfamiliar with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms experienced when a person is addicted to heroin. If you […]
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Heroin Epidemic Deaths by Region [Infographic]
While the heroin epidemic affects the entire country, some regions are getting hit harder than others. The four regions that saw the highest growth in heroin-related deaths in 2016 are the northeast, the midwest, the southwest, and the southeast. Heroin is a problem in some states in the northwest, but by-and-large, their numbers are much […]
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Many people ask, “Is addiction a disease or a choice?” Sometimes, this turns into quite a debate. It’s important for people to understand the answer to this question because there’s such a stigma surrounding addiction. When people don’t believe that addiction is a disease, they’re more likely to treat individuals with addictions poorly. In order […]
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