For all its scenic wonder and being the home of the Mormon Church (i.e. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, or LDS as it is often known), it is possibly surprising to find out that a web search for alcohol, drug or substance abuse rehab at Residential Treatment Centers in Utah reveals well over one hundred possibilities. Maybe more worrying is that this is not restricted to Utah; addiction in all its many forms has reached a scale where rehab centers are to be found just about anywhere where people live in the USA.
Types Of Treatment
*“Cold turkey” whereby the addict literally cures himself. Even tobacco addicts have a low rate of success when going it alone. The chances of “kicking a habit” are known to improve when assistance is available.
*Outpatient rehab does provide some of the needed assistance, therapy and treatment but, unless the addiction is relatively minor the time spent away from the center can lead to a relapse.
*Residential treatment for rehabilitation is probably the route most likely to succeed. The addict is removed from his or her daily routines and surroundings which also removes them from temptation. The better Residential Treatment Centers in Utah might not be luxury hotels or spas but neither are they harsh prison like confinement. Walking out on the program should not be an option but the addict will be comfortably accommodated in a pleasant and friendly place.
Residential Treatment
This will normally start with a full diagnosis of the addict’s problems – including any underlying mental conditions that might have triggered their dependencies. This may be followed by a medical detox for chemical dependency (for some substances, this detoxification can be hazardous with bad side effects but residential patients can be under constant supervision). After detox, a full program of therapy can commence treating both the addiction and any underlying causes. Usually a minimum of around 28 days is required for the rehabilitation program but, longer stays may well be needed. In all cases, regular follow up therapy should be sought on an outpatient basis.
Utah
The 2015 census estimates the population of Utah to be nearly 3 million and 62% of them are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Not surprisingly, LDS thinking – such as its Honor Code, Gospel Principles and LDS Practices have an impact on Utah culture and daily life.
Alpine Recovery Lodge is amongst the best Residential Treatment Centers in Utah, they undertake dual diagnosis to uncover the root of the problem and also provide spiritual healing in accordance with LDS practices.
