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Clinical Conversations: Medical Oversight in Addiction Treatment

Addiction Treatment / January 22, 2021

Wasatch Crest’s Clinical Director, Rich McDonald, CMHC, and Nurse, Suzie Ware, RN, discuss medical monitoring during inpatient addiction treatment. Watch their full presentation below. About the Author Clinical Director, Rich McDonald, MS, CMHC, has created a clinical culture that empowers clients to rewrite their stories and develop meaningful lives. Rich brings over 25 years of leadership […]

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Watch: Dry January With Rich McDonald, CMHC

Miscellaneous / January 20, 2021

Fox 13 Salt Lake City hosted our Clinical Director, Rich McDonald, CMHC, to discuss rising pandemic-related addiction rates and the opportunity for sobriety in the new year. Watch the entire segment below. More than 1 in 5 Americans are avoiding alcohol to start the new year. During the pandemic, the number of fatal overdoses

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Find Your Light: Celebrating Human Dignity in Addiction & Recovery

Miscellaneous / January 18, 2021

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Wasatch Crest’s Alumni Coordinator, Becky Wheelock, discusses rediscovering self-worth in addiction recovery. Martin Luther King, Jr. highlighted the dignity of all people, despite their background. When someone is struggling with substance abuse, it can be difficult for them to remember their worth. When I was in facing

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New Year’s Resolutions for Those Recovering From Addiction

Addiction Treatment / January 15, 2021

January is typically a time for people to take a step back, evaluate their lives, and to think about the possibilities for the new year. If you are recovering from addiction, there is no better time to think about how you will make the upcoming months your best yet. Here are some resolutions to consider.

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“I’m in the best mind space of my entire life.” — Livy’s Recovery Story

Recovery Stories / January 14, 2021

By Wasatch Crest Program Graduate, Livy Livy, a Wasatch Crest graduate, shared her recovery story with us. Read her inspiring narrative below. I had a lot of childhood trauma, and I started using substances at a really young age. I began taking pills at eleven years old, drinking at twelve years old, using heroin at

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Clinical Conversations: Helping clients and colleagues cope with COVID-19 anxiety

Mental Health / January 13, 2021

Wasatch Crest’s Clinical Director, Rich McDonald, CMHC, discusses ways to help colleagues and clients cope with the pandemic’s mental health effects. Watch his full presentation below. Dealing With Collective Trauma The pandemic has resulted in collective trauma for all of us. When a large group of people suffers from massive trauma, there is a shared

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Holiday Problems for People with Addiction

Addiction Treatment / December 30, 2020

It would be great if the holidays were all they were meant to be – a time full of joy, peace, and love. However, many people know that just isn’t the case. The holidays are tough for a lot of people, and they can be especially tough if you are dealing with addiction. Here are

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What’s Cooking at Wasatch: Christmas Surf and Turf

Miscellaneous / December 24, 2020

Chef Mirza’s Christmas Surf & Turf Wasatch Crest’s Head Chef, Mirza Miljkovich, cooked up a Christmas feast for our clients. He made his signature surf and turf with broccolini and root vegetables. Pick up some holiday tricks and tips from his Christmas cooking tutorial below. Stray away from the traditional holiday turkey and ham this

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addiction

Dual Diagnosis Treatment / December 15, 2020

It is estimated that over 3% of Americans suffer with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and 40% of these adults have developed an alcohol use disorder to try and numb the pain. You may have heard about PTSD regarding veterans returning from combat and other stressful situations, but anyone who has had a traumatic experience can

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Clinical Conversations: Keeping Alumni Connected

Wasatch Crest Programs / December 8, 2020

Wasatch Crest’s Clinical Director, Rich McDonald, CMHC, and Alumni Coordinator, Becky Wheelock, discuss the Wasatch Warriors alumni program. Watch their full presentation below. In early recovery, it can be difficult for newly sober individuals to decide where they fit in. Wasatch Crest’s Alumni Coordinator holds an exit interview with each graduate to get a feel

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