‘Just go down the street and die’: What former participants say happened when they left The Other Side Academy

The Utah-based recovery program is life-changing for some. Others say leaving brought threats and retaliation.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ron Tait in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ron Tait in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

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