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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Heroin is an opiate drug that is made from morphine. Users inject, smoke, sniff or snort heroin to get high. Heroin enters the body very quickly and the effects are almost immediate, delivering a surge of pleasing, euphoric calm. If you have been using heroin with some regularity or in binges, or if your body
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Employment can provide a sense of accomplishment and is critical to living drug and alcohol free long-term. When in recovery you want to surround yourself with a positive, healthy, and productive environment. The best workplace for those in recovery provides a routine to follow and room for future growth and advancement. Utah is home to
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6 Mental Health and Wellness Tips We Can Learn from the Experiential Therapy and Rehab Model As an experiential-based rehab, we at Wasatch Crest believe in the power of experiential therapy. To us, the adventure of doing isn’t just about experiencing an activity; it’s about getting the chance to rewrite your story and live your
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Anyone who has been close to someone with an addiction knows what it’s like to ride the roller coaster of frustration, heartache, sadness, and helplessness. Whether it’s a friend, spouse, child, colleague, or family member, loving an addict is just plain tough. It’s heartbreaking to watch someone we love live a life that whittles away
