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Drug Detox in Utah

Detox, Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance AbuseBy wpengineFebruary 13, 2020

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…

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Utah’s Struggle with Opiate Abuse

Addiction in Utah, Drug Addiction TreatmentBy wpengineFebruary 13, 2020

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…

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Sports and Recovery

Addiction Treatment, Recovery Ways AlumniBy wpengineFebruary 9, 2020

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…

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How Mindfulness Can Help Manage Triggers

Addiction Treatment, MindfulnessBy wpengineFebruary 5, 2020

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…

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5 Myths about Drug Addiction and Substance Abuse

Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance AbuseBy wpengineFebruary 3, 2020

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…

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The Accidental Addict

Addiction in Utah, Addiction Treatment, Substance AbuseBy wpengineFebruary 1, 2020

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…

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What is the Difference Between Crack and Cocaine?

Addiction in Utah, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, QA, Substance AbuseBy wpengineJanuary 28, 2020

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…

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How to Stage an Intervention

Addiction in Utah, Addiction Treatment, Family Integration, health and wellness, QABy wpengineJanuary 26, 2020

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…

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Tiny empty bottles beg the question about the inhalants effects on the brain

Inhalants Effects on the Brain

Addiction in Utah, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse, treatmentBy wpengineJanuary 24, 2020

Inhalants are household products that people inhale to get high. It is almost impossible to identify all of these products, as there are thousands of them on the market today. Most people who purchase these products have no idea of inhalants effects on the brain. Furthermore, their children – teenagers age 13 to 18  –…

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A man uses a needle filled with heroin as he wonders about heroin overdose symptoms

Heroin Overdose Symptoms

Addiction in Utah, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, QA, Recovery & Sobriety, Substance AbuseBy wpengineJanuary 22, 2020

When you misuse heroin you have the potential to overdose, which leads to a wide range of symptoms. Heroin overdose symptoms are not always easy to identify. As such, an individual may go through an overdose episode and receive no medical care. This can lead to terminal health issues or fatality. Get help at a…

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