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Essential Elements of Successful Addiction Treatment: A Presentation By Wasatch Crest’s Clinical Team

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By Wasatch Crest’s Executive Director Rich McDonald, CMHC and Clinical Director Jordan Gardner, CSW  Wasatch Crest’s executive director Rich McDonald, CMHC and clinical director Jordan Gardner, CSW discuss how clinical culture, therapeutic care, and team collaboration contribute to successful addiction treatment. You can watch their presentation and read the transcript below. CLINICAL CULTURE Jordan: An […]

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

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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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What’s Cooking at Wasatch: Simple, Sizzling Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry

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With our seasonal, five-week rotating menu, clients are able to dine on a variety of fresh and hearty meals throughout their treatment stays. They may even take home some inspiration from our head chef, Mirza Miljikovich, to help fuel their recovery – like this recipe, a simple beef and vegetable stir fry. You can watch

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How To Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Yourself, Your Family, and Your Community

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While many elements increase the chances of developing an addiction, there are steps you can take to help mitigate the risk of alcohol and drug abuse in yourself, your family, and your community.  ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION FOR YOURSELF Depending on your genetic makeup, childhood experiences, and mental health status, you may find that

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

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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

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“I’m living a life I only dreamed of.” – Trevor’s Recovery Story

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By Wasatch Crest Admissions Coordinator Trevor Butterfield Wasatch Crest admissions representative, Trevor Butterfield, shared his story of addiction recovery with us. You can read his narrative below.  MY BACKGROUND I was born in Orem, Utah in 1991. My parents were high school sweethearts, they got married and I was their firstborn child. When I was

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“I absolutely love my life.” – Ed’s Recovery Story

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By Wasatch Crest Admissions Coordinator Ed Manion Wasatch Crest admissions representative and program graduate Ed Manion shares his story of addiction recovery. You can watch him tell his story and read his narrative below. My name is Ed Manion. I’m an admissions coordinator here at Wasatch Crest and in honor of National Recovery Month, I

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What To Expect on the Journey To Lasting Addiction Recovery

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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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Understanding Overdose: Fatal Consequences, Misconceptions, and Preventive Measures

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An overdose occurs when a person consumes a drug or combination of drugs at toxic levels that hinder the body’s ability to carry out vital processes. Overdoses can be fatal and require emergency medical attention. Many drugs, including alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, and stimulants, can contribute to overdose. The signs of an overdose vary with each

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Origins of Addiction: Risk Factors for Substance Use Disorders

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Individuals may be motivated to misuse drugs or alcohol for a variety of reasons including to improve their mood, numb negative emotions, boost their performance, “fit in” socially and satisfy their curiosity. However, not everyone who misuses drugs or alcohol develops an addiction. Many factors influence the risk of struggling with substance abuse, including genetics,

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