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Category: Drug Treatment Philosophy

How Does Cognitive Therapy Work?

A lot of people understand Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (once explained) but most potential clients ask “how do you do it in treatment?”  Here’s a little on some of the efforts made in treatment;  Cognitive Therapy talks about triggers; clients talk about feelings and thinking that leads to involvement in destructive behaviors like drug and alcohol … Read More

Scary Information on Meth Users in Utah!

Since 2001 Meth has been the #1 drug of choice for all Utahns that went ot public substance-abuse treatment programs.  It accounted for 28% of the 18,985 admissions…scary huh?!?  Oh there’s more: Meth is #1 choice for women.  It hits 36.8% of all admissions last year…alcohol was only 22% amongst women! Source:  Utah Division of … Read More

We Love Cognitive Therapy!!

And yet another report showing why Cognitive Therapy works…I was reading this today from the National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists.  It fits the mold we love so much! “CBT is based on the Cognitive Model of Emotional Response.  It is based on the idea that our thoughts cause our feelings and behaviors, not external … Read More