July 11, 2016
Finding Heroin Rehab in Utah To say that heroin addiction and abuse is an epidemic nationwide would be an understatement. But it isn’t just found in the inner city streets of our nations metropolis’s, heroin is also here in Utah. Heroin is a powerful and highly addictive opioid that can quickly cause short term and long term health issues and even death. We’ll take a look at heroin, why it is so addictive, where it comes from and what the statistics are related to heroin users. For those struggling with a heroin addiction in Utah, we want you to know that there is help for you. You can prevent yourself […]
June 20, 2016
Addiction rarely just affects those who suffer from it. Family and friends of those suffering from substance abuse and addiction often suffer along with them. Guilt, sadness, confusion and unanswered questions can often hinder the recovery process. But, when the family and friend network work together and educate themselves on how they can better support and motivate those loved ones going through treatment, they can be one of the strongest support networks possible. We’ve highlighted in past posts specific questions and actions you can implement to help your loved one. It’s important to remember the role that the family can play in a person’s recovery. Here are a few suggestions […]
June 13, 2016
Utah is often considered to be a “dry” state due to its strict liquor laws and prevalent religious citizenship who abstain from drinking alcohol altogether. In fact, Utah has consistently ranked among the lowest levels of alcohol consumption in the nation, rating recently #51 out of the 50 states (and Puerto Rico) with an average of 1.37 gallons per year compared to #1 ranked New Hampshire’s 4.65 gallons per year (see the article here). This data isn’t very surprising given Utah’s stereotype but alcohol addiction in Utah is real. The surprising and actually very alarming statistic is the rate of alcohol poisoning deaths as reported in the Salt Lake Tribune: […]
June 7, 2016
Facts About Eating Disorders You Didn’t Know There is an epidemic spreading across the state of Utah, an epidemic of addiction related eating disorders. We know that addiction is a psychological and physical struggle but what we often fail to recognize is how addiction can lead to other problems such as eating disorders. Eating disorders affect the whole self of those who suffer from it, causing a decline in both mental and physical health. Couple that with substance abuse and the potential for serious harm is vastly increased. Eating disorders are not as widely discussed in society as they should be. Fear and self-esteem are related foundations of eating disorders. […]
June 2, 2016
Drug addiction is an epidemic that affects more and more Americans and their families each year. When the realization that help is needed, when rehabilitation is the next step, it is important to know what you or your family member is heading toward. Any path to recovery over drug addiction takes work, but knowledge truly is power and keeping these phases of drug rehab in mind will help as you or your family member progresses through treatment. Early Addiction Recovery Phase The earliest phase of drug rehab is one of the most tenuous when it comes to the patient’s recovery. Commitments to rehab are constantly tested and questioned, as the […]
May 26, 2016
An AA alternative that is growing in popularity is SMART Recovery. SMART takes a different approach to addiction and doesn’t follow the 12-step program. It’s a self-empowerment kind of support group with hundreds of meetings globally that takes a different approach. The program doesn’t include chemical abstinence or the 12-Step program’s powerlessness concept. Differs in Approach The AA program follows an acceptance, powerlessness and serenity framework while SMART recovery takes the self-empowering approach working towards empowerment, activity and courage. It means that when cravings strike – rather than leave for meetings – you simply take the initiative to deal with the rising urge. If problems arise you simply make the […]