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Leveraging Nutrition to Heal From Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Addiction Treatment, Recovery / March 14, 2023

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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Wasatch Crest Team Member Joins the Project Recovery Podcast

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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How to Overcome the Overwhelm of the Holiday Season and Maintain Addiction Recovery

Recovery / December 7, 2022

By Wasatch Crest Alumni Coordinator Madi Banks Wasatch Crest alumni coordinator, Madi Banks, gives her tips for staying sober during the holidays. While full of good cheer, the holidays can also be stressful. Attending and hosting holiday parties, budgeting for gifts, dealing with complicated family dynamics, and wanting the holidays to be magical can be

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Wasatch Crest’s Origin Story: How Two Ultra Runners Embraced Addiction Recovery and Founded an Addiction Treatment Center

Addiction Treatment, Recovery / October 7, 2022

Wasatch Crest founder and CEO, Jim Huffman and executive director, Rich McDonald, CMHC, share how they became friends through trail running, embraced addiction recovery, and began Wasatch Crest as an addiction treatment center in Heber City, Utah. To learn more about our addiction treatment programs in Heber City, Utah, reach out. Video Transcript Jim: Hi, my

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What To Expect on the Journey To Lasting Addiction Recovery

Recovery / September 8, 2022

As a person transitions out of addiction treatment and begins their new life in sobriety, they may feel excited, nervous, and unsure, along with many other emotions that coincide with healing, hard work, and new experiences. While they’ll inevitably face obstacles, they’ll also gain a sense of fulfillment and purpose as they strive towards enduring

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What’s Wasatch Crest Reading? Our Favorite Books on Addiction, Recovery, and Mental Wellness

Recovery / August 5, 2022

Our team members shared the reads that have deepened their understanding of addiction and inspired their recovery journeys. You can explore their selected titles below and maybe even add a couple to your reading list. A Million Little Pieces by James Frey “At the age of 23, James Frey woke up on a plane to

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Five Reasons Why Fourth of July Is More Fun Sober

Recovery / June 30, 2022

With the societal emphasis placed on Fourth of July parties, some may be swayed to believe that the holiday is best spent under the influence. When actually, the opposite is true. The Fourth of July is more fire-cracking fun when you’re sober. Here are some reasons why — 1. There’s more to celebrate. While celebrating

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Sleep and Addiction Recovery: Why Quality Sleep is Integral to Holistic Healing

Recovery / May 31, 2022

As crucial to well-being as diet and exercise, sleep is also integral to addiction recovery. Sleep allows the body to heal from substance abuse, while also providing the clarity and energy necessary for resiliency. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SLEEP AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE Those who struggle to sleep may be at an increased risk for substance abuse.

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Maintaining Mental Health in Recovery: Self-Care Practices to Nourish Your Mental Well-Being

Recovery / May 20, 2022

Depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns have been linked to substance abuse. When individuals’ mental health deteriorates, they may be more at risk for substance use as a way to self-medicate their symptoms. For individuals in recovery, caring for mental health is vital to sobriety. Self-care, the act of embracing enjoyable experiences to promote

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Life After Rehab

Recovery / May 15, 2022

The prospect of getting out of rehab can be an exciting thought – but it can also make you feel overwhelmed and afraid. How will you adjust to “life on the outside” without constant, professional support? What happens when you have to face a traumatic event or even day-to-day challenges? Here are some things to keep

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