Odyssey House Journals

THE INSIDE SCOOP ON KETAMINE THERAPY FOR SUBSTANCE USE

Ketamine has been used as an anesthetic for years and now ketamine clinics are springing up all over the country to deal with mental health issues including addiction. Austin Francom is part of a local clinic called Therapeutic Alternatives. He has years of experience in dealing with substance use and he was very honest in this podcast about what this psychedelic substance can and can’t do.

HOOKED ON VALIUM AND BOOZE WHEN SHE WAS 8 YEARS OLD

Jenn Harris is in long-term recovery. She’s a beloved Certified Peer Support Specialist at the VOA Women and Children’s Detox Center, but her life in addiction began with trauma at a very young age. Her father was murdered, her mother was addicted and she numbed the pain with benzos and alcohol starting in the 3rd grade.

WHY THIS RESPECTED DOCTOR DECIDED TO FOCUS ON ADDICTION

Dr. Dean Mayer is a champion for people battling addiction. He’s already the Medical Director at Riverton Hospital and now he is also the Chief Medical Officer at Odyssey House. He had an epiphany back in 2014 when he saw that the medical profession wasn’t meeting the needs of those in addiction. Now, with a new knowledge of things like MAT (medication assisted treatment), he sees massive improvement.

A MAN WHO IS LOVED BY THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY SHARES HIS STORY

Evan Done is on the leadership team at USARA, but how he got there is quite a story. His dad died by suicide when he was 11. His mom battled addiction and he was taken from the home. As a young adult he became an alcoholic. His story of turning his life around is an inspiration along with the difference USARA makes.

YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD EXPUNGED! AUTOMATICALLY AND FREE

If you’re one of 200.000 Utahns with a criminal record, this is one of THE most significant events in your life. There’s a new law called CLEAN SLATE UTAH and Noella Sudbury is the executive director of the non-profit by that name that is getting the word out. She’s a lawyer by trade, so why is she fighting so hard for people in recovery?

SHE FOUGHT TO REGAIN CUSTODY OF HER 3 BOYS

Stephanie World is a fighter with ambitious goals and through hard work she’s achieving them. She was addicted to meth at 18 and spent 12 years hooked on that substance. DCFS took her 3 boys away and that’s when she decided enough was enough.

HOW SHE FOUND RECOVERY AFTER YEARS OF USING

Molly Whimpey started using meth at 16 and she later got hooked on heroin. She actually first tried heroin when her dealer ran out of meth, but she’s now in recovery after years of addiction and she is also giving back to help others battling substance use.

FROM HEROIN ADDICT ON THE STREETS OF NEW YORK TO PROMINENT LAWYER

Michael was one of the first clients when Odyssey House of Utah began in the early 70’s. He graduated, stayed sober for over 50 years, and has some harrowing stories about how difficult the Odyssey program was back then.

HE’S STILL TRYING TO LOVE HIMSELF AFTER FACING HOMICIDE CHARGES

Nathan Parry is one of the nicest and most gentle human beings you will ever meet, but he was charged with homicide after he and his girlfriend decided to drink themselves to death. Now he is in recovery and a free man.

MMA FIGHTER IN RECOVERY AFTER 9 TREATMENT PROGRAMS

Randy Burton can finally see his son again, but his recovery has been a long and difficult road. He was addicted to heroin at 17 and his battle with the drug has been way more difficult than any of his mixed martial arts fights.