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A look at Utah's opioid epidemic: Recovery through connection and education

By Lauren Lethbridge
May 08, 2020 12:00 AM
This story pairs with 'Similar but different: The opioid epidemic across America'
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Good in the Universe

Community action helps keep mentally ill out of jail

By Carley Porter
June 12, 2018 12:00 AM
Nic Carroll returned to live with his family in October 2017 after finishing treatment for the 20th time. From left to right, Maliyah, 11, Nic, Harlee, 5, Melissa and Trey, 12 . (Nic Carroll)
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Healthy Living

Opioid addictions claim lives, recovery possible

By Riley Waldman
November 28, 2017 12:00 AM
The opioid epidemic has reached national public health emergency status, killing more people per year than gun violence. Opioids include prescription pain relievers like oxycodone, as well as more potent drugs like heroin and fentanyl. (Haley Mosher)
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Healthy Living

Pornography addiction can be beat

By Sarah Averett Harris
July 19, 2016 12:00 AM
Editor's note: Concern about the consequences of pornography use in Utah has set the Beehive State apart from national trends, as lawmakers grapple with what they have recently labeled as a vice that threatens public health. The Daily Universe explores how the issue impacts Utahns, both politically and personally.
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Healthy Living

Groups unite to bring awareness to Addiction Recovery Month

By Lorraine Chomel-Bailey
September 15, 2015 12:00 AM
Prevention, treatment and recovery services from around the nation unite every year to celebrate National Recovery Month. The event is held throughout September 'to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use issues and celebrate the people who recover,' according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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Life

LDS Church releases addiction recovery video series

By Emilie Stiles
September 14, 2015 12:00 AM
Erik recovers in the hospital in the step 12 video on service. The LDS Church released a 12-part series on addiction recovery in September for National Addiction Recovery Month. (Screenshot/Mormon Channel)
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Opinion Outpost

Viewpoint: An insider's view

February 09, 2012 12:00 AM
In 2007, I married my amazing husband in the Logan Temple. He had served a full-time mission, where he taught many people the gospel. We started our family, stayed active in the Church, paid a full tithe and completed graduate school at BYU.
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Opinion Outpost

Viewpoint: It's an enslavement

February 09, 2012 12:00 AM
I don’t remember when I first viewed pornography, but I was very young. The details of my story aren’t important, but it ends like this: I became an addict.
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Opinion Outpost

Viewpoint: Finding Recovery

February 06, 2012 12:00 AM
Sexual addiction and pornography use receive widespread national attention. Celebrity involvement and the media’s focus can leave one wondering if effective treatment is even possible.
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