March 22, 2016
addiction and suicide often go hand in hand

Addiction and Suicide

The connection between suicidal thoughts and substance abuse or addiction has long been recognized by the medical community. While depression and other external and internal factors contribute to suicide, substance abuse in many cases is directly related. Through dedicated counseling and both traditional and non-traditional treatment methods however, one can overcome their suicidal tendencies while triumphing over addiction. We wanted to help raise awareness of the serious epidemic that addiction and suicide pose to our community and offer our dedicated inpatient recovery services for help. According to a 2012 study by the CDC, Utah had the 5th highest suicide rate (age adjusted) with a rate of 21.0 suicides per 100,000. […]
March 15, 2016

Trauma Recovery in Utah

Our therapists are expertly trained for trauma recovery in Utah. Trauma can be defined in many ways.   What impacts one individual may not impact another individual similarly. Trauma involves anything from war or natural disasters to prolonged neglect, bullying and rejection.  The experience may cause severe symptoms, interfering with an individual’s functioning and may cause shame-based beliefs related to lack of safety. “The truth about childhood is stored up in our bodies and lives, in the depths of our souls. Our intellect can be deceived, our feelings can be numbed and manipulated, our perceptions shamed and confused, our bodies tricked with medication, but our soul never forgets. And because we […]
March 9, 2016
Eating right for addiction rehab

Addiction rehab and eating right

Does Poor Diet Cause Disease and Disorder? Can it negatively affect addiction rehab?  Medical experts have traced the origin of many chronic disorders, including disease, sickness, and addiction, to unhealthy changes in eating and diet patterns. Every cell in the human body needs energy which comes from nutrients from food in order to function and grow, so it makes complete sense that the body and brain would suffer deleterious effects from malnutrition. For example, research has shown that for: Cardiovascular disease – Eating more heart healthy foods like fruits and vegetables and much less inflammatory foods like trans fats, sugar, and white breads can decrease the likelihood of heart disease. […]
March 3, 2016
Eating healthy to overcome drug addiction

Battling Drug Addiction with Proper Nutrition

You’ve probably heard this all of your life – vitamins and minerals are good for you, and it’s important to include them in your diet every day – especially when overcoming a drug addiction. Sure, it’s common knowledge that food, diet, and nutrition impact physical health, but few recognize the significance that food plays in cognitive and mental health, especially in recovery. Your brain’s energetic performance starts at breakfast and ends after dinner, or the occasional indulgence of dessert. Thinking about your brain like the engine of a car can help put things into perspective. Simply said, your car (brain) won’t drive if it doesn’t have gas. If you’re fueling your […]
February 24, 2016
SMART Recovery used as an alternative to AA

Differences between SMART Recovery and AA

This post was written by Tanji Wolfert, Chateau Recovery’s Substance Use Disorder Counselor and our most recent SMART Recovery facilitator. She discusses the difference between SMART Recovery and AA. SMART is an acronym that stands for “Self Management and Recovery Training”. They are a nonprofit organization that strives to offer free support groups for those who are trying to abstain from a behavior or substance addiction. The program is a kind of alternative to Alcohol Anonymous-type groups or other twelve step support groups, but can be a valuable tool in addition to twelve step groups as well. SMART uses science-based information to help people address behavioral problems and make changes […]
February 19, 2016

Group Therapy for Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Finding Strength with Group Therapy Group therapy is a valuable tool in the road to recovery over drug and alcohol addiction. Participating in group therapy during your recovery may seem daunting or intimidating at first, but you are not alone and this effective form of therapy can help you progress. Seeking help and opening up to a loved one or even a counselor or therapist might be intimidating, let alone baring your addictions to a small group of people. The fact of the matter is that group therapy can help create an environment of friendship, feelings and trust between those involved. We are social creatures, and finding strength in a […]