Click here for Clinic’s flier and details! We announced our first ever all-day, intense clinic designed for families and clients coming out of residential treatment. Markus, our family therapist genius, is heading up the clinic. I’m sure it will be very successful! He’s going to discuss things like “what to watch for before a relapse … Read More
These are scary so get ready: Heroin and opiate abuse cost our country over $485 BILLION per year. This includes lost wages, abuse of the medical system, crime, traffic accidents and the cost of the legal system. Another statistic for you regarding heroin and opiate addiction abusers make up 50% of the crimes committed in … Read More
I’ve had a lot of conversations lately about if a family member who is “forced” into drug and alcohol treatment will do anything. Clients often ask if they should wait until he/she “wants” treatment. One of my staff gave me some information located on NIDA’s site that goes along with what I believe and have … Read More
Utah County has some of the lowest rates of substance abusein the state of Utah and nationally, however, there is still a significant problem. Methamphetamine addiction is still the most reported primary drug of abuse at admissions and most are for women. Within the past 5 years, there has been a rise, DOUBLE, for heroin … Read More
Cocaine and meth use declined (finally) in 2007! However, prescription drug abuse increased dramatically, according to a new U.S. survey. From 2006 to 2007 cocaine use among young adults decreased 23% and meth use fell 30%…however, the big hit is prescription drug abuse which rose 12%!!! This information is according to a survey conducted by the Substance … Read More
