Mindfulness
Being kind and understanding towards ourselves when we feel inadequate, fail, or suffer, instead of being self-critical or ignoring our pain.
Self-Compassion
Medication used to reverse or reduce the effects of opioid overdose
Naloxone (Narcan)
A condition that occurs when a person's body adapts to a substance and experiences unpleasant physical symptoms if they stop taking it or reduce their dosage.
Physical dependence or withdrawal symptoms
What does the acronym H.A.L.T stand for and what is it used for?
Are you Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired.
Used to prevent bad decision making and high-risk situations.
The year Wasatch Recovery Treatment Center opened
2011
A simplified form of an ancient tantric relaxation technique also called "yogic-sleep"
Yoga-Nidra
The most deadly drug to be addicted to
Alcohol
The pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in addiction.
Dopamine
When someone uses substances, such as drugs or alcohol, or other addictive behaviors to cope with symptoms of a mental health condition or other health issue without medical guidance.
Self-Medicating
The Executive Director of Wasatch Recovery
Corey
The practice of paying attention to what's happening in the present moment with curiosity, openness, and nonjudgment.
Awareness or Mindfulness
The percentage of people who use illicit drugs that develop addiction.
a) 10% b) 25% c) 33% d) 45%
b) 25%
Excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one who requires support on account of an illness or addiction.
Codependency
The use of psychological methods, particularly when based on regular personal interaction, to help a person change behavior, increase happiness, and overcome problems.
Psychotherapy
Name five staff members that have been through the Wasatch program
Toby, Cody, Decker, Scott, Traci, Brandon, Daniel, Katie, Rylan, Gabe, Andrew, Dalton, Sandy, Stephan, Peri Jo, Brendan, Jen, Ryan,
This book is a collection of lectures which cover topics on yoga, philosophy, the concept of self, the meaning of life, and the theory of mind. Written by Michael Singer.
The Untethered Soul
The fastest addicting substance
Nicotine
Most commonly misused drug in the united states
Cannabis (Marijuana)
The set of behaviors and practices a person prepares in order to maintain community, avoid triggers, and establish healthy habits in recovery.
Relapse prevention plan or recovery maintenance plan.
Typical length of time to complete treatment at Wasatch
Dependent on the individual and the work they are willing to put into their treatment
This chakra is associated with intuition, higher knowledge, and a sixth sense. It's said to be a place where memory, fantasy, images, archetypes, imagination, and intuition are displayed, which can help create meaning and consciousness in everyday life.
Third Eye
The DEA Laboratory System reported that in 2022 approximately 23% of fentanyl powder and 7% of fentanyl pills seized by the DEA contained this substance that is also used as a horse tranquilizer and cause necrosis and depression of the nervous system resulting in death.
Xylazine (Tranq)
Wasatch Recovery's definition of addiction
The perpetual avoidance of legitimate pain or suffering
The amount of time it takes for the brain to fully return to healthy dopamine transporter levels.
14 months (but significant improvements after 90 days)
Who is the longest serving employee at Wasatch Recovery?
Tina Holman