September 6, 2018
Relapse is a scary word for any recovering addict. When a problem drug or alcohol user stops, everyone who loves them hopes it will be forever. But sometimes, that's not the case. Chemical dep…
August 21, 2018
Recovery from drug or alcohol dependence is one of the most precious gifts imaginable. It can re-make the lives of addicts and their loved ones. However, most people agree that in order to ach…
August 7, 2018
In recent years, the opioid epidemic has been a focus of advocacy and outreach for state and national health departments. This is with good reason. Fentanyl overdoses caused over 20,000 deaths…
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June 2, 2018
Ultimately, the goal of treatment at a center like The Haven is recovery. What does recovery look like? Almost everyone has heard that recovery is a process, not a moment. It's something that…
April 11, 2018
When someone wants to stop getting drunk and start getting sober, the two words "Alcoholics Anonymous" comes to mind. There are so many misconceptions about the AA program that many are too sc…
March 19, 2018
Recovery takes a lot of work, especially in the beginning. The addict has to change so much, including friends, sometimes jobs and always his or her way of thinking. The idea of adding a fitne…
March 6, 2018
Recovering alcoholics and addicts all have their own journey. Some individuals go straight from their addiction, into the rooms of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) or NA (Narcotics Anonymous). Others…
February 5, 2018
Drug court is not always the right answer for one with a drug problem. Drug courts across the country have different schedules, rules, and requirements but almost all of them serve as an outpa…
January 2, 2018
Getting help for drug addiction doesn't have to be hard. With the variety of alcohol addiction treatment programs in Salt Lake City and the surrounding area, there are programs to meet the nee…
December 26, 2017
Addiction counseling can be incredibly beneficial for individuals looking for additional support in recovery. Along with regular AA or NA Meetings, and 12-Step Programs, having an addiction co…
December 12, 2017
Triggers during the holidays can be avoided. Holidays can be fun-filled or stressful depending on the situation. Many recovering addicts find themselves still estranged from loved ones as they…
November 20, 2017
Triggers are an important component of addiction and recovery. Most drugs have varying effects on people and different symptoms of use, but there is one thing all drug abuse has in common - tr…
November 15, 2017
Recently, the President declared the epidemic of opioid addiction and the large death toll as a result of overdoses a national health emergency, and it is major problem. Heroin is a highly add…
October 24, 2017
How meetings help battle substance abuse disorder and addiction: Until an addict seeks treatment, it is a solitary life. Every day is filled with drug seeking, taking, craving and seeking some…
October 10, 2017
For anyone that’s ever experienced life after recovering from addiction, it is almost immediately clear that support is key to long-term sobriety. Even after a person goes through treatm…
September 17, 2017
In treating addiction we have become adept at the detoxification and initial stabilization of individuals suffering from substance use disorders. Through a combination of effective medications…
July 25, 2017
Two things are killing our kids today. The first is stress. Good data paint a bad picture of today’s teens as being the most stressed, depressed and anxious generation we’ve seen i…
June 27, 2017
Research indicates that those with addictions, specifically alcoholics, have a greater chance of committing suicide (even more occurrences when individuals are intoxicated). Therefore, this to…
May 29, 2017
Generally speaking these days, accolades make many people just want, and sometimes need more accolades. Though responsible for great success and progress, ambition can also cause feelings of w…
May 21, 2017
Spring is here, but not everyone is feeling “spring fever” in the season of rebirth and renewal. Flowers are in bloom, birds are chirping, the sun is shining, the days are longer a…
