In a recent webinar, Wasatch Crest experts discussed the many ways gender-specific residential treatment can benefit recovery based on the implementation of the model at Wasatch Crest. Some key takeaways are included below. Related Reading: Gender-Specific Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment: How SUD and Recovery Differ Between Men and Women Watch the Full Webinar Here […]
Fall is dawning in the Wasatch Range. If you’re struggling with substance use disorder (SUD), the transformative season in the mountains might just be the inspiration necessary for finding profound healing. Below are some reasons why attending SUD treatment this autumn could be the metamorphic and renewing experience you’ve been waiting for. Immersive Fall Experiential
In Utah, drug fatalities have been the leading cause of injury deaths since 2002, outpacing firearm and motor vehicle fatalities. Since 1999, there have been almost a million drug fatalities nationwide, and every year, over 96,000 people in the U.S. die from drug overdoses. These staggering statistics underscore the importance of providing compassionate and targeted
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Potent and profitable, illicit fentanyl is the most prominent and dangerous drug being used today. Illicit fentanyl use has brought on an overdose crisis, with the drug being a leading cause of death for younger Americans. What Is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid often prescribed by physicians to treat patients experiencing severe pain, commonly
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Substance use disorder (SUD) affects every individual who experiences it differently. The variations, however, are especially apparent among men and women. These contrasting patterns of SUD that often occur in men and women may be better addressed in gender-specific settings, or men-only and women-only SUD treatment programs. DIFFERENT PATTERNS OF SUD EXPERIENCED BY MEN AND
By Wasatch Crest program graduate, Mike T. Wasatch Crest program graduate, Mike T., shared his story of addiction recovery. You can watch and read his full narrative below. Hi, my name’s Mike, and I’m a Wasatch Crest alumni. I’d like to share my story with you. I’m from Birmingham, Alabama. Roll tide. I’m the youngest
By Wasatch Crest program graduate, Kevin S. Wasatch Crest program graduate, Kevin S., shared his story of addiction recovery. You can read his full narrative below. Factors That Lead To My Addiction I had it pretty good as a kid, or so I thought. I was raised in Utah County in the Latter-day Saints church
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
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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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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