Addiction affects many parts of your life. Your personal relationships, your health, your mental wellness, and your career are all impacted in some way. There are some professions where excessive alcohol or drug use will cost you your career, but that’s not the only case where addiction can damage your livelihood. All professions can be […]
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Adventure therapy has been a prominent form of recovery for several decades now. It’s very different from talk therapy groups in that it typically takes place in an outdoor setting with experiences that require problem solving skills. In adventure based experiential therapy, you are able to face personal challenges relying only on yourself and your
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To Those Struggling with Addiction Are you struggling with addiction? You are not alone, but sometimes it can feel that way. When we are caught in a cycle of addictive thoughts and behaviors, we isolate. We wonder if others are judging us. We feel ashamed and afraid. We are at once confused and reckless. We
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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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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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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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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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We are proud to announce that Wasatch Crest Addiction Treatment Center has been awarded the prestigious seal of accreditation from The Joint Commission Organization. Accreditation from The Joint Commission reflects an organization’s commitment to excellence in health care practices. This certification is the result of Wasatch Crest’s dedication to performing at the highest levels in
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