It is finally summer. The weather has warmed up and people are enjoying the hot sunshine by being outside. There are so many fun activities to look forward to these next few months and it’s important to recognize which ones will provide an increased temptation for drug use. In order to avoid …
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High School Athletes and the Opioid Epidemic
In America, we are currently experiencing a drug problem larger than we have ever seen in history. From 2010 to 2016, there was a recorded 493 percent increase in people diagnosed with opioid use disorders. Facing this crisis as a country has been increasingly difficult because of the stigma …
Signs of Substance Abuse
Know the signs of substance abuse so you can help a friend or a loved one. …
How to Structure Your Environment in Early Addiction Recovery
Seeking help when recovering from addiction takes both courage and strength. It is a life-changing decision. Next Level Recovery is an outpatient treatment center located in Salt Lake City that will help you transition from dependency to a healthy, substance-free life. Because Next Level Recovery is …
When Is it Time to Get Help With Addiction
In America, more than 22.7 million individuals need treatment for substance abuse. Addiction is hard physically and emotionally. However, before getting diagnosed with an actual addiction, whether it’s an alcohol addiction or drug addiction, it can be difficult to know when is the right time to get …
Identifying Bad Habits Early
Watching a friend or loved one fall into an addiction can be painful — heartbreaking — to witness. However, there are many cases in which this process is long and slow, and with appropriate intervention can be stopped before it becomes even more serious. Here at Next Level Recovery, we have seen so …
Tips for Improving Self-Control During Recovery
Self-control is a key element when going through any type of recovery. Alcohol addiction can plague anyone from Salt Lake City to the City That Never Sleeps. Having self-control during your recovery process will make recovering easier, especially when it comes to saying no. Here are a few things …
Alcoholism in College
College is often pegged as a time for experimentation whether that is with sexuality, drugs or alcohol. Some students who grew up with really strict parents view college as a time to branch out and be free. That being said, some college students don’t always make the best decisions as they discover …
The Truth About Cocaine: How it Hurts You
Even if you haven’t ever struggled with substance abuse, you’ve probably heard of cocaine, or crack — as they call it on the street. Cocaine is one of the most dangerous drugs out there, yet millions of Americans still use it. This is a huge problem. In fact, cocaine is responsible for more visits …
Staying Sober This Summer
With summer approaching and festivities on everyone’s schedule, now is an important time to learn how to stay sober and celebrate sobriety. Whether this will be your first summer sober or twentieth, reminding yourself of the importance of your clear state of mind will prove to be invaluable. It’s …
