Embrace the spirit of independence, community, and gratitude of the Fourth of July holiday this year by creating memorable, meaningful, sober experiences. Here are some inspirational ideas to make your sober Fourth of July memorable: Host a Sober BBQ: Invite friends and family over for a sizzling barbecue for a fun way to celebrate the […]
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America is dealing with a serious opioid crisis. This epidemic has taken far too many lives, but it doesn’t need to take yours, too. If you have an addiction, do not let the fear of how to tell your family stop you from getting help. Our blog lays out a five-step approach to telling 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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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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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 overwhelming and put a strain on addiction recovery. However, it’s absolutely possible to maintain sobriety during the holiday season. FIVE WAYS TO
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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
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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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
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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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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