Sober Living
Meditation and Recovery
Detox, rehab, and traditional one-on-one counseling may all become pivotal pieces of the puzzle that a professional treatment facility will construct to encourage your long-term recovery journey. But there are other ways you can supplement your care, including art therapy, nutritional education, yoga therapy, and mindfulness. Another way to foster sobriety, healthy living, and a…
Read MoreHealing Relationships After Rehab
When we think of the damage caused by substance use disorders, it’s easy to focus first and foremost on the physical damage done to the body and mental anguish suffered. The downstream effects of an addiction to drugs and alcohol take a toll on families and loved ones. Healing relationships through compassionate family therapy at…
Read MoreSetting Sober Goals for the New Year
Making the difficult choice to work toward sobriety is a life-changing decision. It may also be life-saving. If you have struggled with a drug or alcohol use disorder, maintaining sobriety may appear at first to be a mountain too high to climb but setting sober goals and healthy new year’s resolutions can put your mind…
Read MoreAvoid Drinking on Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving holiday is a celebration shared with family and friends in the United States. On the last Thursday in November, and throughout its long holiday weekend, you may plan to enjoy good food, pleasant conversations, and watch football together. Unfortunately, drinking on Thanksgiving is part of the ritual of this holiday. For those in…
Read MoreThe Connection Between Stress and Relapse
Avoiding relapse is, of course, the goal of any recovery. Unfortunately, relapse is a real and important part of the overall recovery process for some students. If you have suffered from drug abuse and got clean, but worry about stress and relapse, reach out to Alina Lodge online today. Call us at 833.685.1700 to learn…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Importance of Accountability
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people see and then change their thought processes that have led to maladaptive behavior. CBT emphasizes the importance of accountability in healing yourself and your relationships that have been damaged by substance use disorders and other issues you have been facing in the past. If you are suffering from drug use…
Read MoreTips to Enjoy a Sober Halloween
Once pumpkins and skeletons start adorning front yards and windowpanes of houses, it’s the first sign that the holiday season is in full swing. Because alcohol and parties are common ways of celebrating, this time of year can be extremely challenging for people working toward, or currently in, recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction.…
Read MoreNavigating Your First Year of Sobriety
What you have done is immense! You recognized and admitted that you were struggling with alcohol use or drugs, and you got the help you needed in a treatment program. Now, you are prepared with life skills and coping mechanisms to go headlong into your first year of sobriety. As you look ahead to maintaining…
Read MoreBenefits of Transitional Housing
Transitioning from treatment for a substance use disorder to regular life as you once knew it can be a challenging and emotional path. During this delicate yet pivotal time, it can be difficult to always make the wisest and safest decisions. Transitional housing in a halfway home helps to bridge the gap between the residential…
Read MoreBenefits of Sober Living for Women
Transitional homes for women provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment that encourages sober living for women. The Haley House sober living facility is an option for individuals that have already found success with a professional substance use disorder or addiction treatment program. These spaces offer newly sober women supportive and structured living conditions to…
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