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The Mountains Are Calling You To Recovery This Fall – Why You Should Attend Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment This Season

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 […]

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How to Curate a Memorable, Meaningful, & Sober Fourth of July

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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Gender-Specific Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment: How SUD and Recovery Differ Between Men and Women 

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

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Leveraging Nutrition to Heal From Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

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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What’s Cooking at Wasatch: Valentine’s Day Surf and Turf For Two

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we’re excited to share a cooking tutorial with Mirza, head chef at Wasatch Crest. Below, you’ll find a recipe for a romantic surf and turf dinner for two. You can also watch Mirza’s video tutorial for the meal here.  Ingredients Filet mignon (2) Lobster tail (2) Asparagus (4-6 stalks) Carrots

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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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“I can move forward…to create a life beyond my wildest dreams.” – Kevin’s Addiction Recovery Story

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

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

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

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

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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