In the United States, substance abuse is a prevalent issue. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration noted that in 2014, 23.5 million people needed but didn’t receive treatment for substance use disorders. Beyond causing physical and mental health problems, substance abuse can also result in homelessness, crime, and unemployment. Salt Lake City’s Substance…
When someone is struggling with addiction, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. There are many different types of treatment programs and facilities available, and it can be hard to determine which one is right for you or your loved one. If you’re considering a Utah Drug Addiction Recovery Center, there…
What Is Meth Addiction?
Like with many other types of diseases, relapse is a part of the addiction recovery process for many people. Relapse isn’t usually something that occurs out-of-the-blue, though. It’s almost always preceded by triggers; situations or emotions that crop up in life and make you feel like you need to use. Recognizing these triggers early on,…
Talking to children about addiction is always difficult, especially when they are very young. However, it is necessary to combat the media’s portrayal of drugs and alcohol with truth, even to small children. Having conversations with your children about drug and alcohol abuse are important to teach them the necessary skills to overcome the pressures…
There are many longstanding questions about the nature of addiction. As research continues to progress, we continue to answer more and more of these questions. But one particular question burns in people’s minds as they think about whether it can pertain to them or not: Does addiction have a personality type? There is no simple…
There are many steps that one must take in the journey to addiction recovery. Due to the personal nature of recovery, it is hard to say, with confidence, which part of the process is hardest for the recovering addict. However, for many people, even taking the first step in the process by actively getting help…