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Camping Near Salt Lake City for Rec Therapy

Camping Near Salt Lake City for Rec Therapy

It’s the time of year to spend your weekends in the mountains. Hanging out with good friends or family, getting in touch with nature, and just having things be a little simpler for the weekend. So we’ve given you a list of some of the best camping spots around the Salt Lake City area.

Anderson Cove Campground in Huntsville, UT

Huntsville, UT is about 45 miles from downtown Salt Lake City.…

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Sensory Integration Therapy A Paradigm Shift for Substance Abuse Treatment

Sensory Integration Therapy A Paradigm Shift for Substance Abuse Treatment

“There is no feeling in a human heart which exists in that heart alone—which is not, in some form or degree, in every heart.”

–GEORGE MACDONALD

  There is a new paradigm of healthcare and wellness that is qualitatively different in the approach to the interaction of the mind, body, spirit, and environment.  When it comes to the well-being of a patient suffering from addiction, this is especially…

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Mental Health Treatment in Salt Lake City

Mental Health Treatment in Salt Lake City

Mental health is a very broad term that encompasses many different issues. According to NAMI, approximately 43.8 million people in the United States experience a mental health issue in a given year. Unfortunately, access to quality mental health treatment can be difficult to find in the US. Here at Recovery Ways in the Salt Lake valley, we take mental health issues seriously, and aim to provide…

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Does the Substance Abuse Treatment Treat the Whole Family?

Does the Substance Abuse Treatment Treat the Whole Family?

Addiction is often referred to as a “family disease,” this is because it affects the family and friends of the addict. Often, we are only thinking of getting help for the person who is struggling, but substance abuse treatment goes much further than just treating the addict.

One of the most critical questions anyone who is looking into a treatment program is, “Does the substance abuse treatment…

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The Homeless Problem in Salt Lake City

The Homeless Problem in Salt Lake City

In 2015, the population of chronically homeless people in Utah had dropped by 91%. A decade prior, Utah had set forth a goal to end chronic homelessness. The news of this incredible drop in the homeless problem reached national headlines, which promoted other states to look at what Utah, and more specifically, Salt Lake City, was doing.

The first step in Utah’s plan was to crack down on crime.…

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Rehab is an Experience, Utah Addiction Treatment Centers that Focus on Education are Missing the Point

Rehab is an Experience, Utah Addiction Treatment Centers that Focus on Education are Missing the Point

I came across a Huffington Post article the other day that shook me to my core.  The author started the article by asking, “Have you heard what’s going on with drug addiction in this country? No, not the who are dying from it every year, or the tripling of heroin overdose deaths. Not the 23.5 million Americanswho currently have an illicit drug or alcohol abuse issue, or the $700 billion in annual…

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13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Salt Lake City

13 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Salt Lake City

People have a lot of stereotypes about Salt Lake City and Utah in general. Our city is actually quite incredible, and we find a lot of individuals who come to Recovery Ways for treatment end up staying in Salt Lake after treatment. So here is a quick list of some things we bet you didn’t know about Salt Lake City.

It was originally called Great Salt Lake City since it’s so close to the Great Salt…

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Dual Diagnosis Counseling in Salt Lake City

Dual Diagnosis Counseling in Salt Lake City

Dual diagnosis is also referred to as co-occurring disorders. This refers to individuals who are struggling with both a mental illness as well as a substance addiction.

Dual diagnosis can be a challenge and will take time to overcome. Treatment can be harder for patients with mental illnesses, because it can become a struggle to get them to comply with the rules and regulations of a conventional…

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8 Things to Expect in Early Opiate Recovery

8 Things to Expect in Early Opiate Recovery

Starting a brand-new life. A changed person from this day forward.

No, this isn’t about a journey after leaving prison or going through a divorce.

This is what happens when you’re ready to start opiate recovery.

What challenges should you expect to go through? Before you start the transformation, read on to learn more.

Being in Opiate Recovery Means Your Body is Purging Toxins

As you begin your…

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Sober Activities in Salt Lake City Go Camping When the weather is nice it’s the perfect time to head into the mountains and go camping.

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6 Key Benefits of Going to a Private Rehab

6 Key Benefits of Going to a Private Rehab

It’s hard enough to admit you have a problem. Then you have to ask for help. In 2016, 3.6 million brave souls did ask for help. 2.1 million of them received that help in a private facility. When you decide you’ve had enough and you need help, there are a lot of decisions to make. Deciding where to seek treatment is one of the most important of those decisions. Many times, a private rehab center…

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Salt Lake City Hikes: Enjoy Your Own Rec Therapy

Salt Lake City Hikes: Enjoy Your Own Rec Therapy

Salt Lake City is a beautiful location. We feel very lucky to have our addiction treatment centers located right in the heart of it. It opens up a lot of options for us to do rec therapy with our patients. However, anyone can enjoy these hikes near Salt Lake City. Willow Lake Willow Lake is an easy hike with incredible scenic views and an alpine lake. The marked trail will take you less than a…

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5 Tips for Living Sober When Your Friends Aren't

5 Tips for Living Sober When Your Friends Aren’t

If you’ve made the choice to pursue a healthy life of living sober, you already know that there will be challenges along the way. But the decision you’ve made is the right choice for your situation and will bring you peace and joy beyond your wildest dreams. True fulfillment is something no substance can provide, and beating your addiction by living life in recovery is the most empowering choice…

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What to Expect After a Drug Detox

What to Expect After a Drug Detox

The real fight against drug addiction begins the moment you decide you want to stop using. Whether you’ve just started on your path to recovery or are helping a loved one, there are a few things you should know about the challenges of the detox period. The first 30 days of a drug detox are certainly the scariest. Those first ten days after quitting are also when people are at higher risk of…

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American's Life Expectancy Drops Due to Opioid Crisis

American’s Life Expectancy Drops Due to Opioid Crisis

According to the CDC, life expectancy among Americans has fallen for the second year in a row as the opioid crisis continues to drive up overall death rates. In 2016 alone a total of 63,000 people died from drug overdoses, which is up a whopping 21 percent from 2015.  Opioid-related overdoses surged 28 percent, killing 42,249 people, mostly ranging from 25 to 54 years of age. According to…

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Does the Substance Abuse Treatment Program Treat the Whole Family?

Does the Substance Abuse Treatment Program Treat the Whole Family?

Addiction is often referred to as a “family disease,” this is because it affects the family and friends of the addict. Often, we are only thinking of getting the person who is struggling to find help, but substance abuse treatment goes much further than just treating the addict. One of the most critical questions anyone who is looking into a treatment program is, “Does the substance abuse…

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DisposeRx Teams Up With Walmart for Opioid Disposal

DisposeRx Teams Up With Walmart for Opioid Disposal

Walmart has become the first national pharmacy chain to offer free opioid disposal solutions at all pharmacy locations with DisposeRx, according to a press release on Businesswire. The Opioid Epidemic In October of 2017 the opioid epidemic was labeled a public health emergency. Opioids are a class of drugs that include heroin as well as the licit prescription pain relievers oxycodone,…