Mental health is a very broad term that encompasses many different issues. According to NAMI, approximately 43.8 million people in the United States experience a mental health issue in a given year. Unfortunately, access to quality mental health treatment can be difficult to find in the US. Here at Recovery Ways in the Salt Lake… Continue Reading Mental Health Treatment in Salt Lake City
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Addiction is often referred to as a “family disease,” this is because it affects the family and friends of the addict. Often, we are only thinking of getting help for the person who is struggling, but substance abuse treatment goes much further than just treating the addict. One of the most critical questions anyone who… Continue Reading Does the Substance Abuse Treatment Treat the Whole Family?
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In 2015, the population of chronically homeless people in Utah had dropped by 91%. A decade prior, Utah had set forth a goal to end chronic homelessness. The news of this incredible drop in the homeless problem reached national headlines, which promoted other states to look at what Utah, and more specifically, Salt Lake City,… Continue Reading The Homeless Problem in Salt Lake City
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I came across a Huffington Post article the other day that shook me to my core. The author started the article by asking, “Have you heard what’s going on with drug addiction in this country? No, not the who are dying from it every year, or the tripling of heroin overdose deaths. Not the 23.5… Continue Reading Rehab is an Experience, Utah Addiction Treatment Centers that Focus on Education are Missing the Point
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People have a lot of stereotypes about Salt Lake City and Utah in general. Our city is actually quite incredible, and we find a lot of individuals who come to Recovery Ways for treatment end up staying in Salt Lake after treatment. So here is a quick list of some things we bet you didn’t… Continue Reading 13 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Salt Lake City
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Dual diagnosis is also referred to as co-occurring disorders. This refers to individuals who are struggling with both a mental illness as well as a substance addiction. Dual diagnosis can be a challenge and will take time to overcome. Treatment can be harder for patients with mental illnesses, because it can become a struggle to… Continue Reading Dual Diagnosis Counseling in Salt Lake City
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It’s hard enough to admit you have a problem. Then you have to ask for help. In 2016, 3.6 million brave souls did ask for help. 2.1 million of them received that help in a private facility. When you decide you’ve had enough and you need help, there are a lot of decisions to make.… Continue Reading 6 Key Benefits of Going to a Private Rehab
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Salt Lake City is a beautiful location. We feel very lucky to have our addiction treatment centers located right in the heart of it. It opens up a lot of options for us to do rec therapy with our patients. However, anyone can enjoy these hikes near Salt Lake City. Willow Lake Willow Lake is… Continue Reading Salt Lake City Hikes: Enjoy Your Own Rec Therapy
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If you’ve made the choice to pursue a healthy life of living sober, you already know that there will be challenges along the way. But the decision you’ve made is the right choice for your situation and will bring you peace and joy beyond your wildest dreams. True fulfillment is something no substance can provide,… Continue Reading 5 Tips for Living Sober When Your Friends Aren’t
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According to the CDC, life expectancy among Americans has fallen for the second year in a row as the opioid crisis continues to drive up overall death rates. In 2016 alone a total of 63,000 people died from drug overdoses, which is up a whopping 21 percent from 2015. Opioid-related overdoses surged 28 percent, killing… Continue Reading American’s Life Expectancy Drops Due to Opioid Crisis
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