There are commonalities between eating disorders and substance abuse disorders, and both can occur simultaneously. For people with eating disorders, the reasons behind the disorder are often complicated. A loss of control is usually present, and the compulsion to control what you eat becomes an obsession. Most people with an eating disorder want to heal,…
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How do sobriety and mental health come together? What happens when you stop drinking alcohol or doing drugs? Some people worry that they may not be able to handle sober living because of the complex mental health challenges they face. There is no doubt that this can be very challenging, but there is help available…
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When you enter addiction recovery in a treatment center, you start to feel a bit more in control over your future and health. In therapy, it seems like you can do this because you have the help and support you need. But, what happens with sober living once you leave treatment? Sobriety after rehab requires…
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The physical dependence on heroin is tough to break free from on your own. At Alina Lodge, we provide detox services to help individuals struggling with an addiction take their life back. If you try to withdraw at home alone without heroin addiction treatment, the withdrawal symptoms can be overwhelming. Most people decide to use…
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Sober living through addiction treatment is a lifestyle. At Alina Lodge, we encourage you to set sober resolutions for yourself so that you can move forward in your recovery. Detox is only the first step in your treatment process. Every step you take in your recovery will build on the previous one. If you have…
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When you want to help an alcoholic in your life, it’s not always clear what to do. When you are dealing with substance abuse, denial is common. Your loved one might not believe they have an addiction to alcohol and feel as though they can drink socially. At Alina Lodge, we understand that sometimes you…
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A spouse, sibling, child, or parent is using alcohol. You know it’s out of control. What do you do? Alcohol abuse changes families and people so much that it’s hard to know how to help an alcoholic. You have the best of intentions, but they don’t seem to understand that. When it comes to finding…
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How can you enjoy a sober holiday season? In the past, you may have spent time with friends or family drinking or using drugs. It was normal for you to find a way to hang out and just have fun. Now that you are focused on sober living, things are a bit more difficult than…
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Do you struggle with insomnia and alcoholism? These conditions often occur together. When you are battling the need to sleep but cannot do so, or alcohol consumption seems to dominate your day, it’s time to get help. At Alina Lodge, we aim to help you manage all of the side effects of alcohol you are…
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It takes strength and courage to admit that you have an addiction to drugs or alcohol and decide to enroll in a treatment program for help. The path to recovery is a lengthy and challenging process. As a result, anyone who is able to complete their treatment plans should feel a sense of accomplishment. Unfortunately,…
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