by bigleap | May 15, 2018 | Addiction Help
You are more than your addiction. It’s true that you’re struggling with an addiction right now, but that doesn’t mean you’re only an addict, nothing more. You’re a person. And there’s always hope for everyone. Fighting a Disease Think of someone who has a condition...
by Darron Boberg | Apr 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Accidental overprescription of pain relievers is both possible and dangerous. Because many pain relievers are highly addictive, a simple prescription can turn into a dangerous addiction. Drug treatment centers in Utah see hundreds of patients every year whose...
by Darron Boberg | Apr 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
It can be difficult to know how to act around a family member who is struggling with addiction. Whether in your immediate or extended family, when a loved one is dealing with an addiction of any kind, you must be sensitive to the situation. Good intentions...
by Darron Boberg | Mar 24, 2018 | Addiction Help
Congratulations on successfully making it through rehab. Addiction recovery is a huge accomplishment that anyone should be proud of because the changes you’ve made represents determination, character, and strong willpower. You now have a chance for a fresh start and a...
by Darron Boberg | Mar 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
Mental illness is an often-misunderstood disease that is quite common among Americans today. There is much stigma around mental illness that causes people to avoid getting help. Others who want help may not get the support they need from their family and friends...
by Darron Boberg | Feb 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
What does happiness mean to you? Does it mean having a job you like that pays well? Having someone to love and who loves you back? Or having the freedom to do what you want, when you want? While everyone has their own idea of what it is, happiness is something we all...
by Darron Boberg | Feb 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Is someone you know struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol? As the loved one of an addict or substance abuser, being on the sidelines can be one of the most difficult things you’ll ever experience. Along with having to struggle through the pain of watching...
by Darron Boberg | Jan 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you have a friend or family member navigating the rough seas of opioid addiction, you may already very well know that Utah is currently facing an “opidemic,” with six Utahns dying every week from opioid overdose. The Beehive State has the seventh highest drug...
by Darron Boberg | Jan 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Struggling with an addiction is hard, both for the addict and for those who love them. For family and loved ones of addicts, knowing how to help them recover can be especially challenging, particularly when their negative behavior impacts the lives of those who try to...
by Darron Boberg | Jan 3, 2018 | Addiction Help
Is It an Addiction? 10 Common Signs Addictions aren’t always easy to identify, for the addict, or for loved ones. Much like a parasite, addictions survive best when they escape notice, and some addicts spend their whole lives trying to conceal a problem that’s more...
