Friendships are so important as we move through life, and having a supportive friend or two is especially important when we are going through a difficult time in our lives. “Friends forever” is a nice idea, but oftentimes people just grow apart as their lives change – have you been thinking lately that one of your […]
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Because substance use tends to interfere with the ability to provide the body with necessary nutrients, substance use disorder (SUD) and malnourishment commonly coincide. For those with SUD, malnourishment can hinder recovery, as their bodies may not have the resources needed to heal. Practicing good nutrition, however, can help advance recovery from SUD by improving
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The new year is off and running – how has it been for you so far? Are you already overwhelmed? Have you already given up on those New Year’s resolutions? If the challenges of the new year already seem like too much to handle, you may want to shift your focus to something that could
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In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we’re excited to share a cooking tutorial with Mirza, head chef at Wasatch Crest. Below, you’ll find a recipe for a romantic surf and turf dinner for two. You can also watch Mirza’s video tutorial for the meal here. Ingredients Filet mignon (2) Lobster tail (2) Asparagus (4-6 stalks) Carrots
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The childhood years are so important for healthy development – children need to feel safe, need to be able to trust caregivers, and need consistent and predictable care. As you probably know, a rough childhood can lead to tough times as an adult, and getting past the past is not always easy. Here are some signs that
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As we all know, how you see yourself can have a big impact on how you feel day to day and on your psychological health in general – and issues with body image can be one reason that people develop addictions. Here is some more information on body image and how it can lead to problems
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By Wasatch Crest program graduate, Mike T. Wasatch Crest program graduate, Mike T., shared his story of addiction recovery. You can watch and read his full narrative below. Hi, my name’s Mike, and I’m a Wasatch Crest alumni. I’d like to share my story with you. I’m from Birmingham, Alabama. Roll tide. I’m the youngest
Do you set New Year’s resolutions every year? Maybe not – maybe you don’t see the point, because every year your resolutions are forgotten about within a week of the new year. But resolutions can be a great way to center yourself and to think about your life and what you can do to make it
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Wasatch Crest admissions representative, Trevor Butterfield, and his wife, Amanda, join the Project Recovery podcast to talk about their experiences in recovery and how they fought for their sobriety following relapse. You can listen to the full podcast below. ADDICTION RECOVERY AT WASATCH CREST With a continuum of care that spans men-only and women-only residential
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By Wasatch Crest program graduate, Kevin S. Wasatch Crest program graduate, Kevin S., shared his story of addiction recovery. You can read his full narrative below. Factors That Lead To My Addiction I had it pretty good as a kid, or so I thought. I was raised in Utah County in the Latter-day Saints church
