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Personal stories from 7th Street Residents, Friends of 7th Street, community impact examples and new trends in recovery.

Giving Tuesday – Lake Powell

Large Group of 7th Street Residents Sitting Around Campfire in Lake Powell

Daily 12 step meetings on the beach Sunny days spent learning to have fun in nature, sober! Nightly campfire circles to share experience, strength and hope A night of artistic performance hosted by Own It SLC Sharing houseboats and the responsibility of daily cookin…

Recreational Therapy @ 7th Street

7th Street, a non-profit drug and alcohol treatment center, is committed to providing top-quality care for individuals struggling with addiction. Our recreational therapy program is a crucial component of the holistic approach we take to help our clients rediscover their passion…

Love Utah – Give Tuesday

Thank you for your generous gift. Your help impacts the lives of hundreds of people working hard to get sober and stay sober. Give Now

Chalk Art Contest

A stack of children’s books. 6 boxes of chalk. 4 teams. A group of 13 adults stands in the backyard, not so sure about this… folded inward, hands in pockets and skeptical flipping through the pages of cartoons, curiosity ignites.

Experience, Strength, and Hope for Alcoholics and Addicts

Experience, Strength, and Hope for Alcoholics & Addicts

For the individual seeking help with recovery from drugs and alcohol, it can seem that there is nowhere to turn. Many addicts and alcoholics have been told they need help, but how is that help obtained? Unfortunately, many people think it’s as simple as saying, “No.” Others look…

Coming Out Of Addiction Can Be A Traumatic Experience

Coming out of Addiction can be a Traumatic Experience

For an addict – entering a treatment facility can be a traumatic experience. Some have been court ordered to attend and their minds may be filled with resentment over having to go. Sometimes family or loved-ones may have intervened, and that can lead to rocky relationships. When…

I Admit That I Am An Addict

I Admit That I Am An Addict

For anyone who has ever dealt with addiction, becoming self aware can be the first step to moving forward. While denial usually accompanies any mention of an addiction, it is at this moment that if an addict admits they have a problem, that true progress and change can be made.

Finding Fun in Life to Avoid Relapse

Finding Fun in Life to Avoid Relapse

As addicts go through the process of recovering from substance abuse, one question that looms large is what will they do after treatment? While counseling and therapies provide a path for them to find success, it is efforts after treatment that will define success.

Getting Help With Addiction at Treatment Centers

drug and alcohol addiction

If you or a loved one has a substance use disorder, whether it is related to drugs or alcohol, you may feel helpless. How should you deal with and decide which route to get help with substance abuse and addiction? There is never one right answer on how to deal with it as every c…