This time of year is filled with joy, love, and holiday-spirit. But it can also come with triggers and stress, especially affecting those in recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. Those fresh out of treatment and those with years of sobriety face holiday temptations and social gatherings that can create uncomfortable situations. It doesn’t have […]
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Holidays and Addiction Recovery: Difficult Situations and How to Deal with Them The holiday season has officially arrived and, along with the traditions, music, and celebrations come some potentially difficult challenges if you are in recovery from drug or alcohol abuse. There may be some gatherings you’re really looking forward to and others you entirely
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No matter which holidays you celebrate, this time of year reminds us to show our love and appreciation for those we’re close to. Holidays can be a challenging time to get, or remain sober. Why not gift your loved one in recovery with something that will inspire them to stay strong and enjoy a sober
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With the holiday season upon us those recovering from drugs and alcohol have a lot to be grateful for. Our recovery alumni often give us positive updates on their newfound happiness after leaving our center. And we love to hear it! One such alumni let us know he was “able to rekindle passions in my
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Drug Trafficking in the US Over the last decade, the drug landscape has shifted in United States. Opioid abuse (including prescription opiates as well as illicit drugs) has skyrocketed. Abuse of other drugs, including methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, synthetic drugs, and marijuana, also remain cause for widespread concern. Drug trafficking accounts for billions of dollars’ worth
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Becky’s Story Hi, my name is Becky I am an Alumni & Staff Member at Wasatch Crest. For me it all started with casual drinking, partying, and smoking marijuana as a 25-year-old married mother of three. Within five years I would be using IV heroin, cocaine, and meth and would be getting a divorce. Drugs
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LGBT Community Faces Greater Risk for Addiction Nearly ten percent of Americans struggle with substance abuse and addiction, a statistic that is quite large compared to the rest of the world, and minorities face a greater chance of substance abuse than others. Ethnic and cultural diversity among addicts has been obvious for decades. Social norms,
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Practicing mindfulness sets a stable base to build on during your recovery journey, allows you to accept what is out of control, and make peace with day-to-day experiences. Mindfulness can be practiced anywhere and at any moment in time. Even as you’re reading this now. It does not require equipment, money, or fancy studios. All
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Traditionally, addiction treatment in America has focused upon educational and process groups and individual therapy as primary treatment tools. Each person is different – their experiences with substance use, their backgrounds, their personalities, and their communication styles. Just as individuals differ, so must our approach to addiction treatment. People are not one-size-fits-all, and neither is
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Documentaries are growing in popularity as major streaming services like Netflix and Hulu release new series on well known figures in crime and pop culture. There are a good deal of addiction documentaries on these channels as well and even more produced by individuals sharing their own personal stories of addiction, recovery, its effect on
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