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 […]
When it is time to proceed with addiction recovery it is important to understand that the detox and withdrawal phase is only the first step. Many people misunderstand what addiction recovery involves, mistakenly thinking that once the substance has cleared the system they are good to go. On the contrary, the only way to successfully […]
Deciding to enter treatment for a substance use disorder is a huge, life-changing step. Making the decision to break free from addiction is not an easy one, as it entails a commitment to living a life in sobriety. Feelings of ambiguity always surround this monumental step, but with a solid rehab program and support network […]
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One of the most vexing problems occurs when someone is ready to address their substance use disorder but cannot feasibly take a chunk of time away from work and family responsibilities. This Catch-22 can result in the person in need of treatment to delay getting the help they need, or to suspend the idea altogether, […]
When a loved one begins to display the classic signs of opiate addiction it can catch you completely off guard. In many instances, these powerful drugs, including pharmaceutical analgesics, may have been prescribed to the person following a surgical procedure or an injury for the purpose of managing pain while healing. Addiction can happen quickly, […]
On a daily basis people reach the turning point when they realize that an addiction is harming their lives. In most cases, arriving at this juncture is the end result of a tumultuous and self-destructive cycle of substance abuse or a harmful behavioral addiction. The nature of addiction demands continual, compulsive engagement despite the many […]
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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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It is second nature to want to help a loved one in times of trouble. The natural tendency to want to help someone you care for applies to parents, spouses, siblings, and friends, and it is a good thing. However, when a loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol, this impulse to fix things […]
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Thank goodness addiction recovery programs are not one-size-fits-all. Fortunately, there are several avenues to take toward achieving recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, including outpatient and residential settings. But even within the outpatient category of addiction treatment there are various levels of intensities. This allows for a more appropriate matching of the individual’s recovery needs […]
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Alcohol addiction may not look like a disease, but it is. Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive, and relapsing disease of the brain, according to both the American Medical Association and the American Society of Addiction Medicine and the American Psychiatric Association. As brain mapping and neural technologies evolve, evidence continues to support the belief that […]
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 […]
Utah Treatment Facility for Evidence Based Addiction Recovery
When it is time to proceed with addiction recovery it is important to understand that the detox and withdrawal phase is only the first step. Many people misunderstand what addiction recovery involves, mistakenly thinking that once the substance has cleared the system they are good to go. On the contrary, the only way to successfully […]
Challenges and Solutions for Staying Sober
Deciding to enter treatment for a substance use disorder is a huge, life-changing step. Making the decision to break free from addiction is not an easy one, as it entails a commitment to living a life in sobriety. Feelings of ambiguity always surround this monumental step, but with a solid rehab program and support network […]
Exploring Outpatient Rehab Utah
One of the most vexing problems occurs when someone is ready to address their substance use disorder but cannot feasibly take a chunk of time away from work and family responsibilities. This Catch-22 can result in the person in need of treatment to delay getting the help they need, or to suspend the idea altogether, […]
Classic Signs of Opiate Addiction
When a loved one begins to display the classic signs of opiate addiction it can catch you completely off guard. In many instances, these powerful drugs, including pharmaceutical analgesics, may have been prescribed to the person following a surgical procedure or an injury for the purpose of managing pain while healing. Addiction can happen quickly, […]
What to Look For in a High Quality Utah Addiction Center
On a daily basis people reach the turning point when they realize that an addiction is harming their lives. In most cases, arriving at this juncture is the end result of a tumultuous and self-destructive cycle of substance abuse or a harmful behavioral addiction. The nature of addiction demands continual, compulsive engagement despite the many […]
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 […]
How to Support Without Enabling Your Loved One in Recovery
It is second nature to want to help a loved one in times of trouble. The natural tendency to want to help someone you care for applies to parents, spouses, siblings, and friends, and it is a good thing. However, when a loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol, this impulse to fix things […]
Benefits of Drug and Alcohol Day Treatment
Thank goodness addiction recovery programs are not one-size-fits-all. Fortunately, there are several avenues to take toward achieving recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, including outpatient and residential settings. But even within the outpatient category of addiction treatment there are various levels of intensities. This allows for a more appropriate matching of the individual’s recovery needs […]
Integrated Therapy for Alcoholism
Alcohol addiction may not look like a disease, but it is. Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive, and relapsing disease of the brain, according to both the American Medical Association and the American Society of Addiction Medicine and the American Psychiatric Association. As brain mapping and neural technologies evolve, evidence continues to support the belief that […]