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27 Jun Addiction epidemic surges during COVID-19 pandemic, but Lion’s Gate has stayed open to help

By Shane Currin   The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has brought challenges to the world like never before. Though communities have adapted as best they can to combat these trying times, it is easy to forget the problems we faced before this pandemic and how our...

24 Mar At Lion’s Gate Recovery, we leave the light on and door open for anyone ready to fight addiction

By Shane Currin Lion’s Gate Recovery opened its doors less than three years ago and already they’ve had a tremendous impact on the lives of many. Their curriculum and the dedicated team behind it stand out as a truly unique program. It’s been reported that over...

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,...

20 Feb Break up with Intoxication

Breaking up with Intoxication By Shane Currin Those of us who struggle with substance abuse can create an odd relationship with the “high” or intoxication of the substances we are using. One of the biggest challenges for drug rehabs like Lions Gate Recovery is to...

28 Jan Taking Recovery One Day at a Time

One Day at a Time By Shane Currin for Lion’s Gate Recovery In the recovery community “One Day at a Time” is mentioned quite frequently. Even within inpatient or outpatient drug treatment, the phrase can be heard consistently. Now to someone who’s unfamiliar with the saying it...

22 Aug Leaving drug treatment? Here are some suggestions to prevent relapse in the real world

At Lion's Gate Recovery we discussed what would be valuable for those leaving drug rehab and re-entering the real world. Fortunately, we work with many professionals who have long-term recovery. We wanted to share our experience with recent graduates of inpatient drug treatment and suggest...

21 Jun Setting Boundaries with an Addict: Hold The Line

Separating the Addict from the Hostage Once the dependence on a substance has taken root in an individual the addiction is now holding them hostage. Now the addict is both the driver and the engine of our loved one's life. The person we love is a...

18 Jun First Day In Drug Rehab

Written by: Shane Currin Our Experience On March 4th, 2019 I spoke with a group of addicts & alcoholics in recovery at Lion's Gate Recovery and we spoke about our experience entering into residential drug rehab. Some recovering addicts spoke about their first time in residential treatment while...

01 Sep Supporting a Spouse During Addiction Recovery

Recovering from addiction can be a lonely and difficult time for addicts. Even though it is often difficult for spouses and loved ones as well, those closest to addicts can be of the greatest support. Here are some ways you can support those you love as they begin their journey to recovery:

01 Aug Common Stages in Addiction Recovery

One of the most common questions we get from patients and their families is “how long does it take?” Many residential treatment programs range from 20 days to a month. Withdrawal usually takes 8-14 days. However, addiction recovery encompasses a lot more than either of those periods.