by Darron Boberg | Jan 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Did you know that suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15-24-year-olds? These statistics mean that teen suicide is a problem of epidemic proportions, but it doesn’t have to be that way. When you hear about teen suicide among your family, friends or...
by bigleap | Jan 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Addiction damages not only the person struggling with it, but those close to them as well. Friends and family are negatively affected by substance abuse, but they can also be key players in helping their loved one recover. Family therapy for substance abuse is a...
by Darron Boberg | Dec 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
When people work on breaking bad habits, whether it’s an addiction to alcohol, drugs, food, or too much TV, they often focus on just breaking that one habit. But when you put your energy on the bad, you tend to get discouraged and not look for the good. By creating...
by Darron Boberg | Dec 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
The holiday season is wonderful and hectic; and for someone on the road to sobriety, the holidays can be hard. Sobriety during the holidays can be difficult when parties and celebrations include alcohol, or the stress pushes you toward other addictions. This year...
by Darron Boberg | Nov 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
The nights are getting longer and colder, and we may just want to take “a long winter’s nap.” We may even feel sorry for that poor couple who had just settled into their winter’s nap, “when out on the lawn there arose such a clatter.” How did they make it through all...
by Darron Boberg | Nov 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
Addiction is never easy to talk about, especially with those you care about the most. Family and friends who are addicted to drugs, painkillers, or even pornography don’t always see how they are hurting themselves—and others. Bringing up addiction recovery is not the...
by Darron Boberg | Oct 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
We often talk about comfort food in a lighthearted manner. In many instances, it is. Food has an emotional element that can remind us of fond memories, growing up, or special occasions. In these cases, the comfort that comes from food is secondary to the nourishment...
by Darron Boberg | Oct 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Anyone who has been through the process of addiction recovery or has helped a loved one through the process knows that it is a long, challenging journey. There are ups and downs, steps forward and steps back. Any time a person confronts a long-term challenge, it helps...
by Darron Boberg | Sep 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Equine therapy is a form of therapy that treats physical and mental symptoms of addiction. Equine therapy in Utah is considered a form of experiential therapy and generally involves a participant, a horse, and a trained equine therapist. Equine therapy should be...
by Darron Boberg | Sep 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Severe illnesses, traumatic events, addictions, and substance abuse can have lasting, negative effects on the human psyche. While things like prescription medications, counseling, and other types of professional treatment can provide effective solutions for those in...
