21 Feb Southern Utah is a new Hope for Recovery
Southern Utah: A New Hope for Recovery
By Shane Currin
Between the snow-capped peaks of the Utah Rocky Mountains and the bright lights of the famous Las Vegas lies a community. The warmth which grows hope for the afflicted and addicted. Southern Utah is a new home, a new hope for those seeking a way out of the darkness. A thriving community, who is as active as it is friendly, welcomes the troubled and scarred with open arms. Many have dared their way out of substance abuse, sought education and careers in the field, so they may lead the way. Southern Utah is rich with hope as if gold struck out of thin air. Our gold made of something different…the acts and deeds of selfless individuals who reach down to those barely hanging on.
Getting Active
This community thrives on the abundance of activities and its healthy fit lifestyle. Anyone would be hard to find the same amount of fitness gyms within a 20-mile radius. The Populus here also enjoys a wide variety of events from mountain biking events to ironman competitions and even a sober/clean softball league. Its almost common knowledge today that aerobics and other exercise routines improve mental health drastically. Former substance abusers struggle with boredom when leaving the structure of treatment and can think of relapse with too much free time. However, in Southern Utah, there is no shortage of activities. This active community beckons the recovering individual to get out and get active. The possibilities are endless: run, jump, lift, climb, bike, hike, explore, and exercise into a better way of life.
Recovery Community
There is without a doubt one of the best recovery communities in the nation located in Southern Utah. So many have dedicated their lives and their professions to pass the torch of recovery to those who need its light the most. Look no further than Lion’s Gate Recovery for an example of individuals who have dedicated themselves in this way. Nearly all of their staff are in recovery themselves. They, however, make up a small portion of a much larger community who have banded together to help individuals still suffering, find recovery. A network unlike any other who support themselves and are constantly and tirelessly carrying a message of hope. The recovery community is as large as it is close. There is a sense of accountability and compassion that runs from one individual to the next. The roots have of recovery have been growing in Southern Utah for many years and the community here has become one of the most nurturing environments for the recovering alcoholic and/or addict. The open arms of Southern Utah welcome those who want to recover from substance abuse.
Why Choose Southern Utah?
An active community and a strong recovery community? Is that enough? Maybe. However, there is something special about drug treatment here in Southern Utah. Something you may not find at another addiction rehab. The compassion and willingness of the professionals in this field are beyond admirable. Either in recovery themselves or devoting their careers to the care of each individual afflicted from substance use disorder. Day in and day out, weekends and holidays included. These champions face the substance abuse crisis head-on. The people at Lion’s Gate Recovery devote themselves to each and every individual that walks through their doors. To those unfamiliar with the recovery lifestyle, there are big wins and heartbreaking losses. Yet these outstanding professionals renew their passion for this field regardless of what uncertainty that working in recovery brings. Unwavering they stand up in the face of a growing addiction epidemic as a beacon of hope for the individual still suffering. In the fight against the hardship of substance abuse, these selfless people are on the frontlines. Providing a haven to begin the process of rebuilding the addict/alcoholics life from the ground up. The way out of substance abuse is through… and the right people welcome you on your new journey, find them at Lion’s Gate Recovery.
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