Addiction has a tendency to run in families. In this presentation, Wasatch Crest Executive Director, Rich McDonald, CMHC explored the implications of what it means to have a family history of addiction. The presentation covers: Why addiction can run in families (genetic and environmental factors) The implications of a family history of addiction Addressing and […]
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The dreary weather of winter and the hecticness of the holiday season can be difficult for anyone, especially individuals in active addiction and early recovery. By practicing kindness, you can find a sense of meaning and purpose while also bringing joy to the people around you, who may also be struggling this holiday season. Shift
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Wasatch Crest’s growth team members discuss their experiences attending treatment during the holidays. Find out why the holiday season may just be the perfect time to seek healing for addiction in the video below.
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On KPCW’s Local News Hour, Wasatch Crest’s Marketing Director discusses facing addiction during the holidays. Listen to the full segment here.
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Stress and addiction are intricately intertwined. Often, individuals engage in substance abuse as a means of coping with stress, which ends up creating more stress in their lives. Here are four ways stress and addiction are related: 1 – Stress makes the brain vulnerable to addiction. Individuals with more stress in their lives may face
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Instead of struggling through the holidays while facing addiction, consider embracing recovery. Here’s why you should attend addiction treatment this holiday season: 1 – Relax during the holiday rush. The pressure to buy gifts, attend events, and ensure the holidays are enjoyable can be stressful for anyone, especially if you’re struggling with addiction — and
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Want to learn more about how the brain and addiction influence each other? In this video, Wasatch Crest’s Clinical Director, Rich McDonald, CMHC, discusses treating addiction as a psychological illness. He covers: Addiction as a psychological illness How addiction changes the brain Environmental and genetic risk factors for addiction Combatting the perception of addiction as
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In honor of Overdose Awareness Day, Wasatch Crest’s Clinical Director, Rich McDonald, CMHC, sat down with Treatment Magazine to discuss the issue of overdose and how to prevent it. An excerpt is included below, and you can read the full article by Jenny Diedrich here. “We caught up with a treatment professional to gather some
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Wasatch Crest Business Development Representative, Josh Barker, lays out the top questions individuals should ask when choosing a treatment center. You can watch his presentation and read his questions below. Questions to Ask When Choosing a Treatment Center Insurance: If you’re planning on using insurance to finance treatment, does the treatment center take your
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Wasatch Crest uses a levels system to help clients progress in treatment. In this presentation, our Clinical Director, Rich McDonald, CMHC, discusses how the levels system works and its benefits. About the Author Rich McDonald, MS, CMHC — Clinical Director As the leader of Wasatch Crest’s clinical program, Rich has created a clinical culture
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