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Short Term and Long Term Effects of Drugs on The Brain

A young woman facing the effects of drugs and alcohol on the brain.

Updated May 2024 By: Sara Sorenson, LCMHC Updated Resources, Data, Statistics, and Treatment Approaches Research has shown that drugs cause short term effects such as feelings of euphoria, as well as long-term consequences like addiction. While different drugs have their own set of unique effects on the brain, there are some universal commonalities they share. […]

Unraveling the Complex Dance

How Shame, Guilt, and Healing Converge in Mental Health and Addiction Introduction Amid the spectrum of human emotions, two intricate threads—shame and guilt—often weave their way into the fabric of our mental health and overall well-being. These potent emotions cast a subtle but profound shadow over our lives, shaping our choices and behaviors, particularly within […]

Parents With Teens In Drug And Alcohol Treatment

Team member Heather Hayes providing a style of support in the intervention and clinical care for parents with teens in drug and alcohol treatment.

As a trauma-informed addiction treatment center in Utah, approaching anxious parents with empathy and compassion is essential to the work we do at Corner Canyon Health Centers. Heather R. Hayes, M.Ed., LPC, CAI, CIP, has provided this style of support in the intervention and clinical care she’s provided to addicted adolescents and young adults and their […]