Drug and alcohol abuse can affect just about ANYONE. This serious disorder does not discriminate based on age, gender, ethnicity, lifestyle, or even profession. You might think that young adolescents or those who are underprivileged or have poor backgrounds are the only ones who have higher risk of turning to alcohol or drugs due to […]
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Anthony – “I’ve been battling addiction for about 16 years now. At 18, I was homeless, living in a car, in motels, sometimes shelters, and on the street. I was stuck shoplifting convenience stores for food most times. I was barely employed, and when I was it was only for about 2 months. Other than […]
Jack – “I have been battling addiction for about 14 years now. I was always supported by my family during this time, although the relationships were pretty rough. I could only ever hold down a job for 4 to 5 months, and took lots of off time. The darkest point in my addiction was my […]
Returning to work is a necessary and positive step in your life of sobriety and despite its extensive list of positives it is not the easiest thing to do. Let’s start with the positives, returning to work is an important and major step in your long-term recovery. It has immediate effects on your life in […]
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Leisure activities are often a tricky topic for individuals going through recovery and sobriety. This is because leisure is almost certainly directly tied to your first time engaging in drugs or alcohol. As that addiction grew there is a high probability that your hobbies and free-time activities suffered. While diving back into those previous hobbies […]
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If you or a loved one has experienced a DUI in Utah you are likely wrestling with the impact this has had on your life. Getting a DUI is a life-altering event that has significant legal and financial implications for the person involved. However, a DUI arrest should also be seen as an opportunity to […]
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Carrie Fisher, who passed away on Decemeber 27, 2016 following a massive heart attack, was an iconic woman best known for her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars. However, Fisher was more than just a talented actress who stole the hearts of people everywhere throughout the late 70s; she was also a bold woman who battled […]
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Opioid addiction has ravaged the nation over the last decade, with an astounding number of lives lost to overdose. According to statistics published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH), deaths attributed to opioids rose from 8,000 in 1999 to 47,600 in 2017, a six-fold increase. These numbers are so high and so heartbreaking […]
Taking One Step at a Time toward a Sober Future My favorite thing about walking into town, rather than driving, is that I can only take one step at a time in order to reach my destination. I can look around and enjoy the sights or I can talk to a companion along the way but only […]
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Many Americans grapple with anxiety on a regular basis. In fact, anxiety disorders are the most common types of mental health disorders in the U.S. with over 40 million people struggling. Anxiety can be debilitating, touching off highly uncomfortable physical symptoms such as a racing heart, palpitations, stomach distress, and insomnia. Unfortunately, many who battle […]
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The Prevalence of Drug and Alcohol Abuse among Healthcare Workers and First Responders
Drug and alcohol abuse can affect just about ANYONE. This serious disorder does not discriminate based on age, gender, ethnicity, lifestyle, or even profession. You might think that young adolescents or those who are underprivileged or have poor backgrounds are the only ones who have higher risk of turning to alcohol or drugs due to […]
Anthony Peterson Experience
Anthony – “I’ve been battling addiction for about 16 years now. At 18, I was homeless, living in a car, in motels, sometimes shelters, and on the street. I was stuck shoplifting convenience stores for food most times. I was barely employed, and when I was it was only for about 2 months. Other than […]
Jack Bellisimu Experience
Jack – “I have been battling addiction for about 14 years now. I was always supported by my family during this time, although the relationships were pretty rough. I could only ever hold down a job for 4 to 5 months, and took lots of off time. The darkest point in my addiction was my […]
How to get back on track in your professional life after going sober
Returning to work is a necessary and positive step in your life of sobriety and despite its extensive list of positives it is not the easiest thing to do. Let’s start with the positives, returning to work is an important and major step in your long-term recovery. It has immediate effects on your life in […]
How the Outdoors Can Aid in Recovery and Sobriety
Leisure activities are often a tricky topic for individuals going through recovery and sobriety. This is because leisure is almost certainly directly tied to your first time engaging in drugs or alcohol. As that addiction grew there is a high probability that your hobbies and free-time activities suffered. While diving back into those previous hobbies […]
Recovery After a DUI in Utah
If you or a loved one has experienced a DUI in Utah you are likely wrestling with the impact this has had on your life. Getting a DUI is a life-altering event that has significant legal and financial implications for the person involved. However, a DUI arrest should also be seen as an opportunity to […]
Remembering Carrie Fisher: A Woman Who Changed How We View Addiction
Carrie Fisher, who passed away on Decemeber 27, 2016 following a massive heart attack, was an iconic woman best known for her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars. However, Fisher was more than just a talented actress who stole the hearts of people everywhere throughout the late 70s; she was also a bold woman who battled […]
The Toll of Opioid Addiction in Utah
Opioid addiction has ravaged the nation over the last decade, with an astounding number of lives lost to overdose. According to statistics published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH), deaths attributed to opioids rose from 8,000 in 1999 to 47,600 in 2017, a six-fold increase. These numbers are so high and so heartbreaking […]
One Step at a Time
Taking One Step at a Time toward a Sober Future My favorite thing about walking into town, rather than driving, is that I can only take one step at a time in order to reach my destination. I can look around and enjoy the sights or I can talk to a companion along the way but only […]
Treatment for the Anxiety and Alcoholism Cycle
Many Americans grapple with anxiety on a regular basis. In fact, anxiety disorders are the most common types of mental health disorders in the U.S. with over 40 million people struggling. Anxiety can be debilitating, touching off highly uncomfortable physical symptoms such as a racing heart, palpitations, stomach distress, and insomnia. Unfortunately, many who battle […]