We are at the end of another year with 2018 around the corner. What better time than now to consider the value of keeping a journal and tracking your daily life balance from an emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical levels. There are various types of...
Many people don’t realize the power of addiction and how much it takes away your ability to see you are worthy to live a life that meets your heart’s desires. When it seems impossible to find your way back to your authentic self then asking for help...
Research has shown that spending time in nature is important for our health. When we spend time outdoors, we are typically more active and in movement while breathing in the fresh air. When creation surrounds us, we tend to feel more mindful, and simply walking...
Here we are again in a blink of an eye we are entering yet another holiday season with Thanksgiving just around the corner. It is interesting how family and holidays can add so much stress to our lives. We tend to worry about the decorations, preparation of a...
Together we can make a difference preventing illness, providing evidenced-based interventions and fostering environments that promote addiction recovery. According to Doug Thomas, Director of the Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH), “Hope,...
Telling your parents, you have a drug problem takes courage. The first step is to admit to yourself that you have a problem with drugs and that you are ready to get help. That way when you speak to your parents, you can be truthful, take responsibility, and have a...
The fast pace of the world, daily stressors, and challenging life experiences may prove too demanding for some people. Drugs and alcohol make a “grand entrance” when introduced to a person who is vulnerable and feels overwhelmed. Emphasis placed on finding...
Many people have no understanding as to why or how other people become addicted to drugs. The stigma associated with mental health and substance abuse keeps many hurting people from getting help. It is easy to cast judgment on those who are suffering from being...
Allye comes to us from San Francisco, and she truly is a miracle. Allye’s story begins when she was in 6th grade and stole alcohol which landed her at the hospital, sick with alcohol poisoning. Shortly after, while in middle school she discovered marijuana....
Substance abuse recovery and treatment are unique to each. The 12-step program was developed for an alliance of people coming together to help others also dealing with an addiction and find a way to move towards a path of abstinence. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was the...
