Recovery treatment comes in different forms depending on the facility you are attending. Spero Recovery, for example, uses peer-led experiential therapy to help you work through the steps of your recovery. We believe using new activities can greatly benefit you on this journey. This is a time of rediscovery and learning who you are without…
Literature tells us how to make 12-Step amends. But as we quickly learn, simple instructions aren’t necessarily easy to execute. Below, learn some of the best practices for righting the wrongs caused by active addiction. Although human relationships will always be complicated, doing our best to repair the damage restores our self-esteem and helps the…
Recovery can be a grueling process; having the right support system to help you through it is vital. Your support system is there to be someone to lean on but also to help you stay motivated to continue your recovery journey. Spero Recovery uses alumni to participate in our peer-led treatment program, which is beneficial…
Coming to the harsh realization that substance use disorder (SUD) may have impacted your life beyond the imaginable can be a harsh awakening. However, addiction is a brain disease that can gradually take control of every aspect of a person’s life, depending on the severity and duration. Substance use disorders can cause us to damage…
Some believe that treatment is a captive experience where an individual will face consequences if they refuse treatment. While some treatment centers implement strict rules with consequences, treatment centers like Spero Recovery Center provide treatment as a choice. We provide individuals with the opportunity to build their unique plans to find joy in being sober…
Seeking treatment when you need help is essential to help you overcome and manage any mental health or addiction-related issues. However, the thought of treatment and affording treatment can deter you from getting the help you need. It can be particularly challenging and overwhelming for those who struggle with finances. Fortunately, there are treatment centers…
When it comes to getting treatment for addiction and seeking long-term recovery, there are challenges that many people don’t anticipate. For one, they may not even know where to begin. Although there are many treatment centers, it can be difficult to get the help you need. There is also cost to be factored in, as…
Since the 1960 release of Alfred Hitchcock’s seminal masterpiece Psycho first terrified the public, the word “psycho” has been used and misused in our vocabulary. We use words like psychotic, psychopath, and psychodrama, but what do they mean? Despite its association with Hitchcock’s film villain Norman Bates, the word psycho actually derives from the Greek…
Finding the right treatment center starts with knowing what qualities make a treatment center beneficial for you. Most people may overlook the importance of location when choosing a facility, but it is something you should highly consider. When beginning your recovery from addiction, Colorado is not only the perfect place to explore and start over,…
In addiction treatment, incorporating our five senses can provide a unique and useful approach to healing both the mind and body. Throughout life, many of us overlook how smells are involved in our daily lives. Whether it is the aromatic smells of your favorite foods while cooking or getting a whiff of a familiar smell…