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Written by Drew Redd. Mina Draskovic, B.Psy., reviewed this content for accuracy.
Are you looking for drug addiction treatment in Utah? Ardu Recovery Center combines evidence-based treatment with compassionate care near Salt Lake City. Our Provo facility sits beneath the stunning Wasatch Mountains, creating a healing environment where you can focus on recovery.
Our Utah rehab center creates personalized treatment plans that address your addiction and circumstances.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) defines drug addiction as “a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences,” while the American Psychological Association’s definition adds that addiction is “a state of psychological or physical dependence (or both) on the use of … drugs.”
Drug addiction (or substance use disorder) is a brain disorder because drugs change the brain’s structure and function, which leads to intense cravings, impaired decision-making, and difficulty controlling drug use. It develops from the repeated use of any substance that alters the brain’s dopamine system.
Addiction is a treatable condition. If you struggle with a substance use disorder, you should seek professional help. Ardu Recovery Center serves Utah residents and people from across the United States with a supportive and caring rehab program for all types of substance abuse.
If you or a loved one is struggling with drug addiction, contact us and start your recovery journey today.
Addiction treatment begins with drug detox. We help you safely manage withdrawal symptoms as you quit or taper substance use. Without detox, your body remains dependent on drugs, making it nearly impossible to focus on therapy and recovery.
Our Utah detox center is a safe environment where you can clear substances from your system before beginning intensive treatment. An experienced medical team monitors you around the clock during detox, using FDA-approved medications and holistic withdrawal approaches to keep you comfortable and safe.
The detox process typically takes 3–10 days, depending on the substance and severity of dependence.
Our detox services include:
Once you complete detox, you transition into our comprehensive rehab programs where you learn the skills needed for lasting recovery.
No two addictions are the same. Our individualized treatment plans address your substance use and underlying factors. Our drug treatment programs include:
Some of our specialized detox services include:
Thousands of people each year receive medications for legitimate medical problems and become addicted. Our treatment facilities specialize in pain pill addiction treatment, hydrocodone rehabilitation, and Percocet recovery. We create individualized care plans that address physical dependence and your psychology.
Our treatment includes methamphetamine addiction recovery, prescription drug treatment programs, and marijuana dependency treatment. Each substance affects the brain differently, and our medical professionals design treatment processes that target your specific addiction patterns.
We use FDA-approved medications to help manage withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings during recovery. Our medication-assisted treatment includes Suboxone treatment and Subutex therapy to support your recovery process.
Our programs include men’s drug rehabilitation and women’s drug treatment programs that address gender-specific triggers, trauma, and social pressures. These recovery programs create safe spaces where you can focus on healing with others who understand your experiences.
Mental health disorders often accompany substance use disorders. Our care strategy includes depression treatment and anxiety treatment programs alongside substance abuse treatment programs. Our mental health professionals create integrated treatment plans that address psychological and physical conditions in tandem.
Support groups, such as Narcotics Anonymous (NA), provide you with a supportive community of people in recovery. These types of treatment programs often follow a 12-step program and provide you with a space to share recovery stories, receive support, and learn from others who have successfully overcome addiction.
We offer inpatient and outpatient drug rehab services so you can choose the most effective recovery approach.
Our residential treatment removes you from triggers and daily stressors so you can completely focus on recovery. You’ll live at our treatment facility in Provo, Utah, for 30–90 days, receiving round-the-clock support from our medical and therapeutic teams. This intensive approach works best for Utah residents with severe addictions, multiple failed attempts at sobriety, or unsafe home environments.
Our outpatient programs let you maintain your lifestyle while receiving professional treatment. You’ll attend therapy sessions and group meetings several times per week and return home each day. This flexibility lets you continue working, caring for family, or attending school while receiving treatment.
The choice between inpatient and outpatient treatments depends on:
Our treatment team will assess your situation and recommend the appropriate level of care for a successful recovery.
The thought of beginning rehab might feel overwhelming. At Ardu, we’ve designed our process to be as comfortable, convenient, and supportive as possible.
Each treatment plan is unique, but here are the steps you can generally expect:
We create specialized treatment programs that address our patients’ circumstances and addiction profiles. We incorporate integrative medicine that combines traditional and alternative healing methods, and relapse prevention programs that equip you with long-term recovery tools.
The criteria for substance abuse given by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) consist of the following 11 signs.
If you or your loved ones are experiencing any of these signs of addiction, request an appointment with Ardu Recovery Center.
Pregnant women must consider the physical changes that occur during the detox process. Side effects of detox can be dangerous to both the mother and the fetus, so it’s best for pregnant women to start their journey to sobriety in an inpatient facility, where they can be monitored by skilled healthcare providers. Here are some SAMSA guidelines for drug rehabilitation during pregnancy:
Stop letting addiction control your life. Ardu Recovery Center’s personalized drug addiction treatment programs give you the chance to overcome addiction and build lasting recovery.
Our treatment professionals have experience with the most complex drug addiction cases. We understand the complex challenges you face and work to make the recovery process as comfortable and effective as possible.
Drew Redd is the executive director of Ardu Recovery Center and is dedicated to empowering people on their journey to sobriety.
Utah faces a serious drug crisis that has worsened in recent years. According to the Deseret News, Utah was one of five states that saw overdose deaths increase in 2024, with a 5% rise, while most of the country saw a 24% decrease.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office reports that 603 Utahns died from drug overdoses in 2021, with 67% involving opioids and 29% involving fentanyl. Utah law enforcement seized 4.7 million fentanyl dosage units in 2024, which is 95 times more than in 2020. Treatment providers now see more patients with substance use disorders requiring intensive outpatient programs and medication management for opioid use disorder.
Utah has the lowest alcohol consumption in the United States at 1.35 gallons per capita annually, according to World Population Review. This is well below the national average of 2.35 gallons and less than half the national goal of 2.1 gallons per year. Despite these low rates, many people still develop alcohol use disorder and need treatment. Effective treatment for alcohol includes medication management, Alcoholics Anonymous support, and addressing co-occurring substance use when present.
Drugs reach Utah through local networks and interstate trafficking via I-15 and I-80 corridors. Law enforcement and treatment providers use distribution data to target intervention strategies. Regardless of source, what matters is getting substance use treatment when chemical dependency develops; the treatment process focuses on your recovery, not supply chains.
Sober living homes bridge the gap between inpatient treatment and independent living. These residential facilities help people transition from formal treatment while maintaining sobriety in a structured environment. Residents receive ongoing treatment support, attend Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, and access recovery support services. Most sober living programs require participation in day treatment or intensive outpatient treatment, creating a continuum of care that reduces relapse risk while people rebuild their lives.
Polysubstance abuse involves using multiple addictive substances simultaneously, such as combining alcohol with pain relievers or other drugs. This pattern complicates treatment for addiction because different substances create different withdrawal patterns and health risks. People with polysubstance abuse often have co-occurring mental health disorders that require specialized medical care. Treatment requires a holistic approach addressing each substance while managing any psychiatric conditions, often through inpatient treatment followed by intensive outpatient programs.
Drug Misuse and Addiction | National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2025, January 30). National Institute on Drug Abuse. https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/drug-misuse-addiction
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Tomco, B. (2025, April 25). An author who writes about drug epidemics has a warning for Utah. Deseret News. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/24/utah-fentanyl-seizures-and-overdoses-are-rising-rapidly/
U.S. Attorney’s Office and DEA Announce the First Utah Drug Overdose. (2024, April 5). https://www.justice.gov/usao-ut/pr/us-attorneys-office-and-dea-announce-first-utah-drug-overdose-task-force-combat-opioid
Alcohol consumption by state 2025. (n.d.). worldpopulationreview.com. https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/alcohol-consumption-by-state
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