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Wasatch Crest Celebrates Its Fifth Birthday

Over fifteen years ago, two long-distance trail runners connected while running the Wasatch 100, an ultramarathon that covers one hundred miles of trails through the Wasatch mountain range. The two runners formed a bond based on their shared passions for long-distance trail running and recovery.  Wasatch Crest’s Founder and CEO Jim Huffman and Clinical Director […]

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The Importance of Gratitude

We’ve all been around those people – they seem to have a pretty good life, with lots of money, a good job, people to love and support them, and perfect health – but somehow they still don’t seem grateful for anything. They complain about everything, big and small. That’s not to say they don’t have

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Are You Covered?: ‘Tis the Season for Open Enrollment

The coming of a new year brings an opportunity to review, update, and change your health insurance coverage. As set forth by the Affordable Care Act, substance abuse treatment is an essential health benefit, which means benefits packages must include comparable coverage of substance abuse treatment.   Tips for Health Insurance Shoppers Don’t Overlook Your

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Warm Up Your Winter With Acts of Kindness This Holiday Season

The dreary weather of winter and the hecticness of the holiday season can be difficult for anyone, especially individuals in active addiction and early recovery. By practicing kindness, you can find a sense of meaning and purpose while also bringing joy to the people around you, who may also be struggling this holiday season. Shift

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What’s Cooking at Wasatch: Chef Mirza’s Pork Stroganoff and Nutella Crepes

Wasatch Crest’s Head Chef, Mirza shows us how to make his signature savory Pork Stroganoff and sweet Nutella crepes. The hearty fall meal will be perfect for fueling your recovery. You can watch Mirza’s cooking tutorial here. The complete recipe is below. Ingredients Pork Stroganoff 1 lb pork tenderloin, chopped into cubes ¼ of a

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The Dangerous Relationship Between Stress and Addiction

Stress and addiction are intricately intertwined. Often, individuals engage in substance abuse as a means of coping with stress, which ends up creating more stress in their lives.  Here are four ways stress and addiction are related: 1 – Stress makes the brain vulnerable to addiction. Individuals with more stress in their lives may face

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