Bucking a declining trend that is prevalent throughout much of the nation, religious beliefs and practices have gained traction in Wyoming over the past decade, according to a recent comprehensive survey.

CASPER, Wyo.—Caleb Harris wasn’t looking for help. Last fall, the 39-year-old Florida native thought he had his life under control when he started using drugs again. At the time, he was working as a car salesman in Casper and had been out of jail for about two years after serving an eight-year sentence on charges related to his addiction.