Facts

  • Individuals who overcome withdrawal but do not seek drug treatment are likely to relapse back into drug use, making the recurrence of withdrawal syndrome high.
  • The most successful drug rehabs address multiple needs of the individual, not just his or her drug abuse.
  • The number of past-year initiates of Ecstasy in 2009 aged 12 or older was over 1 million, and in 2010 was 937,000. Both years showed significant increases from 2005 (615,000).
  • Late-onset problem drinking among the elderly occurs frequently in some retirement communities, where drinking at social gatherings is common.

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Drug Rehab in Utah

There are various kinds of substances of abuse that individuals can develop an addiction to in Utah. Illicit street drugs such as heroin, cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine are no longer the only drug threats because of the large increase of prescription drug abuse within the past several years. Newly emerging designer drugs have also grown to be a severe problem, such as the stimulant drug known as "bath salts" and synthetic variations of marijuana known as "spice" which are being bought legally in specialty shops across the nation. Just as rates of drug abuse and addiction are on the rise, so are rates of individuals needing and looking for effective help.

Drug rehab facilities in Utah can benefit individuals by not only assisting them to abstain from abusing drugs, but also assist them through the difficult detoxification and withdrawal process. When the physical element of addiction is handled, substance abuse counselors will assist individuals uncover the reasons of how they became addicted to drugs in the first place, which will ensure they don't give in to the same traps and temptations in the future. If one attempts to quit on their own, they will not only find it very hard if not impossible to not give in to the extreme drug cravings, but they will also have to endure the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal alone, which can at times be extremely punishing. If not in a drug rehab atmosphere, and with easy access to one's drug of choice, it is easy enough to give in to relapse. This is why it is very important for people to know that professional help does exist, and there is a way to recover from the seemingly never-ending cycle of drug addiction.

The way to successfully recover from addiction is to reveal and resolve the aspects in one's life which made drugs a solution, and then learning new solutions and coping mechanisms to better deal with these factors when they arise again in the future. Some drug rehab centers only deal with the physical side of addiction, and leave it up to the addicted person to sort out their emotional and psychological ties to drugs. A drug detoxification center or short term drug rehabilitation facility for example ordinarily only helps people overcome the physical element of addiction and gets them to stop using drugs for a period of time. However, there is much more to deal with if one wants to remain clean and sober and be able to do so with confidence and resolve. This is why it is essential that individuals choose the appropriate kind of drug rehabilitation center that is going to be effective at getting all important issues addressed through counseling, education and other recovery methods for as long as it takes to reach this point.

Because handling addiction in this way is confirmed to be the most successful drug rehabilitation approach, addicted individuals who want to receive the most effective help should receive treatment at an inpatient or residential drug treatment program in Utah. There are a number of reasons why these types of rehab facilities provide the most superior treatment, but first and foremost the treatment environment in itself is one of the most important aspects of treatment to factor in. A drug rehabilitation program will supply the best results when the person can completely immerse themselves in recovery and self betterment. Outpatient drug rehabilitation centers often don't produce desirable results and set a person up for relapse, because they are not completely able to focus on recovery and then they return home to things which may trigger their addiction. If in a residential or inpatient drug treatment setting this is of course not the case, in addition to the advantage of not having any access to drugs but having access to positive support and care around the clock.

Another aspect which is often a predictor of whether or not someone will find good results by means of treatment at a drug rehab in Utah is the length of time they remain in treatment. It has been proven time and time again that results will be commensurate with the intensity and length of treatment. If one crucial issue is left unresolved while in drug rehab, this can set the individual up for failure and relapse. Treating addiction can be a complicated task, as not everybody has the same issues to deal with and the same internal battles to fight. This is why the best treatment plan will ensure that there is no time frame on one's drug rehab approach, and permits each person to take the time to tackle all aspects of their own addiction at their very own pace.

If you or a loved one in Utah is battling an addiction to anything, whether it is illicit street drugs, prescription drugs or any other substance of abuse, speak with a substance abuse counselor right away. Learn which drug rehabilitation programs exist in your area and select one which will be the most effective for your situation.

Treatment Listings in Utah:
  • Metamorphosis Salt Lake Inc
    164 East 5900 South Salt Lake City UT., 84107
  • South Point Counseling Services
    1206 West South Jordan Parkway South Jordan UT., 84095
  • Steps Recovery Center
    984 South 930 West Payson Utah, 84651
  • Talbot Recovery Solutions LLC
    - - - Toquerville Utah, 84774
  • Recovery Ways
    5288 Allendale Drive Salt Lake City UT., 84123
  • Bear River Mental Health Services Inc
    275 North Main Street Randolph UT., 84064
  • New Haven
    2172 East 7200 South Spanish Fork Utah, 84660
  • Next Level Recovery
    860 East 4500 South Salt Lake City Utah, 84117
  • Ascend Recovery
    6280 West 9600 North American Fork UT., 84003
  • Valley Behavioral Health
    100 South 1000 West Tooele UT., 84074
  • Southwest Center
    474 West 200 North Street St. George Utah, 84770
  • Weber Human Services
    237 26th Street Ogden Utah, 84401
  • Four Corners Community Behav Hlth Inc
    575 East 100 South Price UT., 84501
  • University of Utah
    501 Chipeta Way Salt Lake City UT., 84108
  • Valley Behavioral Health
    1785 East 1450 South Clearfield Utah, 84015
  • Family Institute of Northern Utah
    190 East Center Street Logan Utah, 84321
  • Utah Valley Regional Medical Center
    1034 North 500 West Provo UT., 84604
  • Suncrest Counseling
    1258 West South Jordan Parkway South Jordan UT., 84095
  • True Life Treatment Center LLC
    5263 South Commerce Drive Salt Lake City Utah, 84107
  • Cold Creek Behavioral Health Lodge
    8155 South Brighton Loop Road Salt Lake City Utah, 84121
  • CLD3 Counseling
    352 South Denver Street Salt Lake City UT., 84110
  • Provo Canyon School
    4501 North University Avenue Provo UT., 84604
  • Discovery House UC Inc
    714 South State Street Orem Utah, 84058
  • Professional Services Corporation
    533 26th Street Ogden Utah, 84401
  • Utah County Department of Drug and
    151 South University Avenue Provo UT., 84601
  • Envision Recovery Services Inc
    806 South 1040 West Payson UT., 84651