Addictions
Substance Use Disorders We Treat in Utah
Addiction does not look the same from one person to the next. The substance may differ, but the underlying patterns often share similarities: loss of control, increasing consequences, denial, and repeated attempts to stop without lasting success.
At Lions Gate Recovery, we treat substance use disorders across a range of substances. Treatment is not based solely on the drug being used. It is based on severity, behavioral patterns, mental health factors, and level of instability.
Below is an overview of the primary substances we treat.
Alcohol remains one of the most commonly abused substances, and because it is legal and socially accepted, its severity is often minimized until consequences escalate.
We treat individuals experiencing:
- Daily or binge drinking patterns
- Withdrawal symptoms when attempting to stop
- Legal or professional consequences
- Relationship breakdown
- Repeated failed attempts to quit
Opioid addiction often develops from prescription pain medications or transitions into heroin or fentanyl use. Physical dependence develops quickly, and withdrawal symptoms are intense.
We treat opioid use involving:
- Prescription painkillers
- Heroin
- Fentanyl
- Synthetic opioids
Fentanyl has significantly increased overdose risk nationwide. It is commonly mixed with other substances, sometimes without the user’s knowledge.
Treatment focuses on:
- Safe withdrawal stabilization
- Addressing high relapse risk
- Behavioral restructuring
- Long-term relapse prevention
Heroin use often follows prescription opioid misuse but can also begin independently. It is associated with:
- High overdose risk
- Legal consequences
- Severe withdrawal symptoms
- Rapid lifestyle deterioration
Misuse of prescription medications may involve:
- Painkillers
- Benzodiazepines
- Stimulants
- Sleep medications
Methamphetamine use often leads to severe behavioral changes.
Treatment focuses on:
- Behavioral stabilization
- Emotional regulation
- Addressing paranoia or mood instability
- Structured daily routine development
Cocaine addiction can appear functional in early stages but often escalates into financial, emotional, and relational consequences.
Treatment targets:
- Impulse control
- Craving management
- Underlying emotional drivers
- High-risk lifestyle behaviors
While marijuana is often perceived as low-risk, chronic use can lead to:
- Motivational decline
- Emotional avoidance
- Cognitive dulling
- Dependence patterns
Withdrawal from benzodiazepines can be medically dangerous and requires careful supervision.
Treatment includes:
- Safe tapering protocols
- Anxiety management strategies
- Addressing reliance patterns
Many individuals use more than one substance simultaneously. Polysubstance use increases medical risk and complicates treatment planning.
Assessment identifies:
- Primary substance
- Secondary substance patterns
- Withdrawal considerations
- Behavioral drivers
Treatment Is About More Than the Substance
While substances differ, long-term recovery depends on:
- Behavioral change
- Emotional regulation
- Accountability
- Mental health stabilization
- Structured progression through levels of care
Recovery Starts With a Decision
You do not have to wait for things to get worse.