As the back-to-school season begins, college students face excitement, new opportunities, and for many, a mix of stressors that can lead to mental health and substance use challenges. While college is a time for personal growth and exploration, the pressures of academics, social life, and the transition to adulthood often create mental health struggles and […]
Endurance exercise allows individuals to challenge themselves, embrace new experiences, and connect with others. In this presentation, discover the power of endurance, adventure, and community-based fitness in addiction recovery as well as how movement, exercise, and athleticism can foster healing and overall well-being. Featured Panelists: Executive Director of Wasatch Crest Rich McDonald CMHC Co-Founders of
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A healthy sense of self-esteem is necessary for embracing addiction recovery. Often, individuals who struggle with addiction also struggle with a low sense of self-esteem, which can cause feelings of worthlessness. Led by master’s level therapists, adventure-based experiential therapy can help boost self-esteem so that individuals feel both capable and deserving of a fulfilling life
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Over fifteen years ago, two long-distance trail runners connected while running the Wasatch 100, an ultramarathon that covers one hundred miles of trails through the Wasatch mountain range. The two runners formed a bond based on their shared passions for long-distance trail running and recovery. Wasatch Crest’s Founder and CEO Jim Huffman and Clinical Director
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We are proud to announce that Wasatch Crest Addiction Treatment Center has been awarded the prestigious seal of accreditation from The Joint Commission Organization. Accreditation from The Joint Commission reflects an organization’s commitment to excellence in health care practices. This certification is the result of Wasatch Crest’s dedication to performing at the highest levels in
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How to Identify the Signs and Symptoms of Prescription Drug Abuse Prescription drug abuse is an endemic across the United States and numerous European countries, as the amount of individuals seeking prescription drug addiction treatment continues to rise. In the U.S., prescription drug abuse leaders include stimulants, sedatives, tranquilizers, and opioids. The number of
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Inpatient Drug Rehab or Outpatient Drug Rehab? How to Transition from Addiction to Sobriety Drug addiction is a complex disease involving a variety of behavioral, environmental, and genetic factors. It affects multiple pathways in the brain, especially those dealing with reward and motivation. The main sign of drug addiction is a powerful craving for a
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Why Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Heroin Abuse is More Important Than You Think Heroin is a synthesized opioid pain reliever derived from the Asian opium poppy plant. Addiction to heroin is a persistent, relapsing disease distinguished by alterations in the brain and uncontrollable drug-seeking behaviors regardless of adverse and life-threatening outcomes. Because it
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Five Things to Do When You Get Out of Drug Rehab Once you’ve completed treatment and rehab for drug or alcohol addiction, the transition back to real life can be very difficult if you aren’t prepared. While drug addiction centers give you as much training and education about dealing with your triggers as possible, it’s
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You Don’t Have to Face Addiction Alone When you deal with an alcohol or drug addiction and are working to overcome your bad habits and live a successful life, it’s important that you have a support network to surround you. Once you have completed your treatment program and are ready to move on with
