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
These questions will help you find the right dual diagnosis treatment center. Overcoming addiction is difficult, and recovery is more complicated when someone has a dual-diagnosis. Dual diagnosis means that one struggles with addiction as well as a co-occurring disorder, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, or others. A dual diagnosis center addresses both
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Uncovering the Truth: 9 Myths About Rehab Centers You are considering getting help for substance abuse or addiction and you’re thinking about going to rehab. Great! But don’t let myths about rehab distract you from getting the help you need. Let’s dispel some of the rumors here. Myth #1: Rehab is only for celebrities. Because
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Practicing Mindfulness for Long-Term Recovery from Addiction Have you ever driven your car somewhere and, upon arriving, you realize you don’t remember part of the trip? Have you ever snacked on popcorn at a movie theater and were surprised when you reached the bottom of the carton? Living our fast-paced lives, many of us spend
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If you’re wondering how you can help an addict, this post is for you. Is someone you care about struggling with alcohol or drug abuse? At some point in our lives, all of us are touched by addiction, even if we aren’t the one struggling. Addiction touches partners, children, extended family, friends, coworkers, and the
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Summer in Utah is all about the outdoors. Fresh air, scenic views, and natures wonders provide an ideal environment to have fun and adventure while maintaining your sobriety. For years, researchers have claimed the positive effects of nature on wellness. Two recent studies (Thompson, et al., Beyer et al.)Â found being outdoors lowered stress levels
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It’s no surprise that the experiential therapy and rehab model can provide a basic framework for living a fuller, more satisfying life. Whether you are recovering from an addiction, feeling a little blue, or just wanting to expand your set of self-care tools, these 6 tips can help you optimize your mental health and wellness
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