The weather is finally starting to warm up a bit, and the increase in sun and warmth and the changes in the weather may just be inspiring you to make some changes in your life. Are you ready to celebrate spring by making your life better? Read on for some ideas for spring renewal! Why should […]
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A TWO-WAY RELATIONSHIP Sexual assault is strongly associated with substance abuse. In a study involving substance abuse detoxification patients, 72% of the individuals reported experiencing past physical or sexual abuse. A two-way relationship exists between sexual assault and substance abuse, with each heightening the risk of experiencing the other. The intoxicating effects of drugs and
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Twenty-two million Americans struggled with a drug or alcohol problem in 2005. In 2014, close to 50,000 people died from a drug overdose. With many cumulative consequences, the widespread issue of substance abuse has public health implications for communities, regions, and nations. Some of the public health implications of addiction include: Teenage pregnancy Adolescents who
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Endurance exercise allows individuals to challenge themselves, embrace new experiences, and connect with others. In this presentation, discover the power of endurance, adventure, and community-based fitness in addiction recovery as well as how movement, exercise, and athleticism can foster healing and overall well-being. Featured Panelists: Executive Director of Wasatch Crest Rich McDonald CMHC Co-Founders of
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The thought of overcoming addiction can be a scary one, and it can be quite overwhelming. You may be wondering how to choose the best facility, what to expect from the experience, and what will happen after you leave rehab – or even if you should go to rehab at all. Here is some information on
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The Dangers of Spring Break Binge Drinking With the season of spring break upon us, it can be beneficial to reflect on what it means to abuse substances, especially as it relates to alcohol, a drug that society largely regards with ambivalence. Although harmful to mental and physical health, binge drinking is a behavior that
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Wasatch Crest’s Head Chef, Mirza Miljkovich, prepared corned beef and cabbage for our clients this St. Patrick’s Day. You can watch Mirza’s video tutorial for his corned beef and cabbage meal here. The complete recipe is below. Good luck! Ingredients 4-pound uncooked brisket, pre-brined for corned beef ¼ cup of brown sugar Corned beef spice
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We all used to do art projects in school, and maybe you decided pretty quickly that art was not your strong suit. Perhaps you never really got beyond drawing stick figures. Maybe you don’t feel comfortable stringing two sentences together, and you know you aren’t brave enough to try sculpting or painting. But no matter
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The opioid overdose crisis is serious, widespread, and tragic. According to the CDC: From 1999 to 2019, there were almost 500,000 opioid overdose deaths. Over 70% of drug overdose deaths in 2019 involved an opioid. Opioid-involved death rates increased by over 6% between 2018 and 2019. Synthetic opioid-involved death rates increased by over 15%. Wasatch
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Celebrating The Women of Wasatch Crest Meet some of the amazing women of Wasatch Crest and find out what drives their passion for recovery. Meet Wasatch Crest’s Primary Counselor, Kaydawn Mecham, SUDC Meet Wasatch Crest’s Lead Medical Technician and Recovery Advocate, Lauren Colvin
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