Are eating disorders on the rise? The answer is “yes” — the prevalence of eating disorders is growing more rapidly than one may think. In fact, CBS recently reported that in the past decade, eating disorder treatment centers have seen a 40-50% jump in the number of eating disorder patients over 35 years of age … Read More
Deciding which alcohol treatment program is best for you or your loved one can be a difficult, taxing process. There are many important factors and considerations that one may face. According to the SAMHSA (the federal government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) there are 12 questions people should consider when selecting an alcohol … Read More
Alcohol detox is an important step in the management of and recovery from alcoholism. WebMD defines alcohol detox as, “a medically supervised period of alcohol withdrawal.” They further indicate that during this time of alcohol detox, doctors may administer medications to control symptoms of withdrawal and monitor the patient to ensure his or her safety. … Read More
Utah: A great place for rehab When choosing a location for drug and/or alcohol rehab, many people look to the state of Utah. This is because of the beautiful and majestic settings that abound in the state of Utah. Quiet nature and the beauty of the mountainous outdoors play a key role in the peace … Read More
Breaking The Silence on Suicide. It airs this Thursday, April 25th at 10pm on KSL. It is a 30 minute commercial-free special on Suicide. The information is important for everyone to know to help prevent suffering and loss.
Drug Rehab in Utah Although the state of Utah has less substance abuse overall then the national average, one cannot assume that this means there aren’t many individuals seeking help for drug rehab in Utah. In fact cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana are major problems within Utah. They mainly come from the Mexican criminal organization … Read More
Crystal meth, also known as crystal methamphetamine, is a very pure, smokable form of methamphetamine. Known informally as ice, tina, or glass, is a colorless form of d-methamphetamine, a powerful synthetic stimulant which is a highly addictive man-made stimulant. Its use can lead to severe physiological and psychological dependence. This odorless substance is abused because … Read More
Drug relapse Drug relapse, or any kind of relapse, is a process that usually starts when an individual slips back into old behavior patterns. Some people think that relapse begins when an individual uses their first drug after quitting. However, relapse occurs much sooner than this. There are many factors that can lead to a … Read More
Without drug cravings, drug addictions would be lessened significantly. The craving obviously perpetuates the addiction and the abuse that occurs with drug use. Drug cravings can be physical or psychological. Physical drug cravings happen when a drug dependent person builds up their tolerance to a drug or drugs over time. Drug cravings, like other physical … Read More
Many people experience insomnia and decide to take a sleeping pill or two to allow their mind and body some relaxation and rest. However, some advise against the excessive use of sleeping pills. Webmd.com indicates that long-term use of sleeping pills can be addictive. They state, “For short-term insomnia, your doctor may prescribe sleeping pills … Read More
