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A message of recovery and gratitude Thanksgiving Testimonial When I came to Alina Lodge my life was in shambles. I had been living in a flea infested house, unemployed, got kicked out for not paying rent, and all I wanted to do was use drugs until I never woke up again. I had no hope…

  It’s about time. A message from our Executive Director – William Robbins I must say I have spent a lot of time lately thinking about both our founder, Mrs. Geraldine Delaney and our most recent Executive Director, Michael Hornstein. As I embark on my own stewardship of Little Hill Foundation and work with our…

Practicing Delayed Gratification & Use of DBT in Treatment Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) In today’s culture the concept of delayed gratification appears to have an old-world feel to it. This culture encourages us to pursue band-aid solutions and instant gratification. Some of the mentality today is to do whatever it takes to alleviate discomfort now…

Body, Mind and Spirit Addiction as a Tri-fold Disease; Recovery as a Holistic Approach Addiction is a disease that affects the whole person – body, mind and spirit. It is a process that often begins with a spiritual malady, an overall feeling of loneliness, and a lack of purpose and meaning in one’s life.  …

  2020 Alina Lodge Virtual Gratitude Event 12:00 PM (EST) on June 13, 2020 – Facebook Live. Posted May 27, 2020 Like the page and tune in on that day and time!” https://www.facebook.com/alinalodgetreatment/ As we embrace the changes that COVID-19 has brought to us, we have found the opportunities it offers. “When the door closes, […]

  A message of recovery and gratitude Thanksgiving Testimonial When I came to Alina Lodge my life was in shambles. I had been living in a flea infested house, unemployed, got kicked out for not paying rent, and all I wanted to do was use drugs until I never woke up again. I had no […]

  What is Stress, it’s Impact & 12 Ways to De-Stress in Trying Times Coping in Recovery April 24, 2020 One of our biggest challenges in life is managing our stress levels in a complex world filled with various demands and expectations.  With COVID-19, we are globally experiencing an increase in anxiety, loss and uncertainty. […]

  Alina Lodge is Standing Ready We are accepting admissions April 17, 2020 Alina Lodge stands ready to provide addiction treatment for recovery as these trying times only exacerbate the stresses on people struggling with substance use disorder (SUD).  Covid-19 changed the landscape of the recovery community and many people have had to implement new […]

  Staying Sober in the Age of Social Distancing It begins with Gratitude April 10, 2020 While we all continue to adjust to the closure of businesses, schools, places of worship, etc. during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to remember that addiction is not going away, and neither is recovery.  If you are suffering from […]

  A Parent’s Perspective We were scared, lost and feared losing our son. It is fair to say that Saturday, November 5, 2016 was one of the toughest days of our lives. We knew our youngest son, Matt, was in deep trouble. He had become rail thin, detached and seemed very lost. At the young […]