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Put Sobriety First You have done the difficult task of becoming sober, but do you know how to stay that way? Having a plan is one thing, but sticking to it can be one of…
The 5 Biggest Fears About Getting Sober Making the choice to get sober is a scary process for most people. Living a clean lifestyle involves many different hurdles. One of the biggest things to overcome…
How Recovering Addicts Can Survive the Holidays As the holiday season gets closer, many of your friends and family members may be looking forward to parties, gatherings and other occasions where food is plentiful and…
Brighton Patient Success and Reflection A personal reflection from a patient at Brighton Recovery Center: My name is _____, I’m 35 and I’m an addict. My drugs of choice where alcohol and prescription pain medications. I…
Utah and Its Opiate Addiction Problem In the state of Utah, 23 people die each week from an overdose of a prescription opiate. As governments work to crack down on prescription drug abuse, many would…
Treatment Instead of Incarceration It is often true that the only way out of an addiction is through jail, recovery or death. With millions of Americans facing substance abuse addictions without adequate treatment available to…