Nixon’s declaration of a war on drugs the presence and size of federal drug control agencies dramatically increased including the creation of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in 1972. Nixon even made marijuana a Schedule I drug, which is the most restrictive category, for a while. He pushed things like no-knock warrants and mandatory sentencing.…
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The definition of spirituality is the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Many people find it in religion but it can also be found in music, art, nature, and others find it in principles and values. People use it to find hope, comfort and…
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If you live in Utah you already have the sky-scraping snow-capped mountains making a mental image in your mind. You can easily remember the hikes through the canyons in the north and the red dirt in the south.If you have never visited Utah you may think of it as a place overrun with religious people…
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When you turn on your favorite song or watch your favorite movie or even see a picture on a magazine waiting in the checkout line at the grocery store there is always something about some substance use. Whether it’s your favorite artist singing about drinking or even using illicit substances,watching your favorite actor or actress…
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It is no secret that Utah and the entire Nation is facing an opioid epidemic. According to the CDC, Utah’s opioid overdoses and deaths is an epidemic. 24 people died from prescription drug overdoses every month in Utah from 2012-2014, which is more than deaths due to falls, firearms, and motor vehicle crashes in the…
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There is a growing number of people who do not see the benefit of a war on drugs, especially with addiction affecting all races and classes, family members and friends. It is no longer a far away problem, it is something that directly affects us whether we are the one addicted or know someone who…
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Most people when they hear Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), they think of the brave men and women who have served our country in war, or veterans with PTSD. PTSD is just that, a condition that presents itself after a traumatic event that has happened. It can happen to anyone who survived or witnessed a…
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Contrary to popular belief, traveling for drug rehab and addiction treatment is a good thing and offers many positive benefits. It may initially seem as an aggravation or a deterrent, but the positives far outweigh the negatives. Traveling for treatment will remove you from a possibly toxic environment where physical and psychological triggers may affect…
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While some people may consider these addiction treatment programs unique, it is only because not everyone has them available to offer. Those who have used these treatments have seen the benefits and enjoyed the outcomes. Offering new ways of looking at life, experiencing life, coping with stressors, understanding emotions, understanding any co-occurring disorders. How Recreation…
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There are many high stress jobs that lead to mental health issues and addiction. Many of those jobs are in the transportation industry. The U.S. Department of Transportation has strict policies for the testing and treatment of safety-sensitive transportation employees in aviation, trucking, railroads, mass transit, pipelines, and other transportation industries. These industries have put…
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