Everyone has heard of alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. Most people also know of PCP, ecstasy (MDMA), and prescription drugs. However, what is kratom? Something that most people do not think of or consider is the fact that these drugs, at some point were unknown. Simple plants were discovered, chemicals added together, and manipulated to… Continue Reading What is Kratom?
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse says addiction is a chronic disease. It knows no boundaries of socioeconomic class, gender, race, intelligence, or age. Addiction affects people all across the globe, from movie stars and political leaders to grandparents. It is a relapsing brain disease that has certain characteristics such as a compulsion to continue… Continue Reading How to Find Quality Drug Treatment in Utah
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One of the biggest fears for addicts is the process of detoxing from their substance. After someone becomes an addict this is one of the reasons they continue to use, to avoid withdrawal symptoms. For most drugs, these are simply uncomfortable but for others substances, such as alcohol and benzodiazepines, the withdrawal process can be… Continue Reading Drug Detox in Utah
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Utah is generally known for a few things throughout the country: the greatest snow on earth, the arches in southern Utah, having one of the largest populations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS/Mormons) and having one of the highest natural opioid deaths, in 2015, in the country, according to the Centers… Continue Reading Utah’s Struggle with Opiate Abuse
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Sports have been an integral part of my recovery and life to this point. I grew up learning to play numerous sports…golf, lacrosse, soccer and ice hockey to name a few. There is nothing like making a pass in soccer that sets up your teammate to score a goal or in golf when you hit… Continue Reading Sports and Recovery
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Recently I received an email from a patient describing how a mindfulness walk changed their day and led to a discussion about how to manage triggers. With permission, I am sharing part of the story, to show how mindfulness can help manage triggers: “I wanted to just share a little experience that took place less… Continue Reading How Mindfulness Can Help Manage Triggers
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Drug addiction and substance abuse have many associated myths and false claims. Many of which give treatment and recovery negative connotations. These myths perpetuate attitudes that addiction treatment is simply a matter of will power, or that it’s a disease that no-one can do anything about. The only way we can correct these false allegations… Continue Reading 5 Myths about Drug Addiction and Substance Abuse
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Not Everyone Looks Like an “Addict” David was in his 50’s and didn’t look the part. He had a great job, a loving wife and a happy family. But like an estimated six million Americans nationwide, he abused his prescription medication. As a successful college football player, David was exposed to a stock supply of… Continue Reading The Accidental Addict
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Both cocaine and crack come from the coca plant and are used in rock and powder form. The powder form of the substance is commonly referred to as cocaine or coke. The rock form is often referred to as crack or crack cocaine. The main difference between crack and cocaine is in its form, as… Continue Reading What is the Difference Between Crack and Cocaine?
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If you have a loved one or a close friend who is struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction, you have an opportunity to change their life for the better. While learning how to stage an intervention is never easy, and sometimes extremely difficult, it is always worth it if you can save someone’s life and… Continue Reading How to Stage an Intervention
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