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Category Archives: Substance Abuse
My Holiday Wish for Homeless Teens
I recently returned from the annual Runaway and Homeless Youth Conference. This year it was held in Portland, Oregon and I went on a tour of facilities in the downtown area which create a wonderful continuum of services for youth … Continue reading
Yellow Pages for Youth: Resources for Parents, Professionals
As a parent or a professional working with teens, it’s near impossible to know all of the available resources available. That is why for more than 20 years Youth Services has compiled a local list of resources for both our … Continue reading
Youth Services Hosts Riverton Open House for National Safe Place Week
You’re invited! In celebration of a new Day Treatment Substance Abuse Program and in honor of National Safe Place Week, Youth Services Riverton office will be hosting an Open House on Tuesday, March 16, 2011 from 4 – 6 PM. Salt … Continue reading
What are bath salts and why are they dangerous?
Just this last week, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed a bill to ban synthetic stimulants, or fake cocaine, from being sold in convenience stores and marketed online as “bath salts”. Utah joins 25 other states to propose the ban because of an alarming increase in emergency room visits. … Continue reading
Inside and Outreach: Winter Newsletter 2011
Message from Youth Services Director It’s a new year and at Youth Services we’re excited about the possibilities that await us in 2011. As we reflect on the past year, we made a number of improvements in our efforts … Continue reading
Spice: What is it and why is it dangerous?
Spice has been a hot topic in the news this year and those of us who work with addicts have been paying close attention to what is happening in the local and federal laws. Spice is sold as an incense, … Continue reading
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What goes on at a legal rave?
I was talking to an acquaintance this weekend and somehow the subject turned to legal raves. His friend had called him about a week ago because his 15-year-old sister was spotted rolling on ecstasy at a legal rave at the Salt … Continue reading
Goodbye letter: Dear alcohol
Note: This was written by a 16 year old client participating in substance abuse treatment at Youth Services. Part of the treatment includes writing a letter to their drug of choice. Dear alcohol, I’m writing this letter to say goodbye. … Continue reading
