vocational therapy

The Power of Purpose: Vocational Rehab in Addiction Recovery

Addiction is a devastating disease that can steal everything from a person: health, relationships, careers, and purpose are among some of the most consequential. This reality of addiction proves that recovery is about much more than overcoming cravings or completing treatment; it’s about rebuilding a meaningful life and reclaiming your …

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Will I See My Family in Rehab? Your Guide to Staying in Touch

For those seeking treatment at a residential rehab, many fears arise. Fear of the unknown, judgment, failure, loss of control, and one of the most common, fear of losing contact with family. Although recognizing your need for help is a gigantic step forward, the fear of being separated from a …

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Hope for the Whole Family: A Guide to Discussing Rehab with Your Kids

Imagine you’re sitting at your kitchen table, watching the morning light climb over the Eastern Peaks of the Wasatch range, gathering the courage to talk to your children about a decision that could change your whole family’s future: you are entering rehab. With your heart racing, weighted down with shame …

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Mental Health Support For Families: When Addiction Touches Everyone

Addiction may start with one person, but the impact spreads far beyond the individual, touching parents, partners, siblings, and especially children. Research has shown that an estimated three in ten family members of individuals with a substance use disorder experience their own mental health challenges. This is almost double the …

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Beyond the Bottle: What Success in Recovery Really Looks Like

A few short months ago, Steve was feeling more hopeful than ever. After completing a residential alcohol treatment program in his home state of Utah, he was sober, felt strong, successful, and ready to conquer whatever life threw his way. But lately, he’s been waking up feeling irritable, anxious, and …

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Athletes & Addiction: Risk Factors & the Way to Recovery

It’s 5:30 a.m. as Macy steps out onto the University of Utah’s practice field; the pre-dawn air sends a chill down her spine. The thrill of the grind has slowly become a heavy pressure she can’t outrun. Already on her third mile, with quads burning and the sound of her …

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Hope for Two: A Guide to Detox and Healing for Pregnant Mothers

At 22, Michelle found out she was pregnant during her third year at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. She had been struggling with being away from home and had started to casually use prescription pills to deal with the anxiety and sleepless nights, but her usage had …

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residential addiction treatment

Healing the Spirit: Integrating Spirituality into Addiction Treatment

As the sun crests over the Wasatch Mountains, a young man sits quietly in his dark apartment, battling with the demons of last night and longing to reconnect with the light that is beginning to touch his surroundings. Having lost his feeling of purpose months ago, this young man is …

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