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About Meth

About Meth What’s Meth made of? Methamphetamine is closely related to amphetamine but has longer lasting and more toxic effects on the user’s system. Meth is a white, odorless powder that dissolves easily in water or alcohol. Production of the drug begins with common chemicals, including ephedrine or pseudoephedrine. Ephedrine-containing pills and powders were banned … Read More

The Influence of Social Media and Teen Drug Use

A captivating article was recently published on rehabinternational.com in relation to social media and teen drug use.  They found many key points including many staggering statistics, the prevalence of social media causing peer pressure to jump from social gatherings into your home, and the fact that parents who leave overnight double their chances of their teen’s … Read More

Drug abuse, Recovery, and the Holidays

Drug abuse, Recovery, and the Holidays Recovering from drug or alcohol abuse is difficult regardless of what time of the year it is.  However, the holiday season poses extra challenges for most people in recovery.  There is high stress often associated with preparing for parties and social gatherings, family gatherings, buying gifts, and with being … Read More

Stats on Kids in Utah

On average, when do kids begin abusing drugs in Utah?  Are kids receiving help for substance abuse or alcohol dependency in Utah? Answers to questions such as these and other interesting facts about Utah’s youth can be found on the website: cwla.org.  Surprisingly, there are many youths who are struggling and are not receiving any … Read More

Thank you – A Haunt For Healing

Haunt for Healing was such a great success that  we have already committed to do it again next year. It will be just as much fun and twice as scary… so get ready! A huge thanks goes out to everyone who came out to supported us and donated to the cause!! We couldn’t have done it without … Read More