Those who enjoy gardening have often said that being in nature and getting their hands in the dirt can improve the mood, making them happier. Research has confirmed this, suggesting that gardening can significantly improve an individual’s mental and physical health. Unfortunately, many people dismiss this practice as overly simplistic. Additionally, some people feel that…
When most people hear the term “addiction,” they typically think of a drug or alcohol dependence. However, you can become addicted to activities, people, and behaviors as well. Alina Lodge in New Jersey treats addictions and mental health disorders in all forms to help you regain control of your life and engage in healthy behavior.…
Feeling the compulsion to eat is a type of behavioral addiction. Many reasons can bring this on, but without treatment, it can be a problem for physical and mental health. At Alina Lodge, we offer a range of treatment options to help this and other types of behavioral addiction. What Is a Binge Eating Disorder?…
Anger and stress are normal, healthy emotions. However, for some people, these emotions may become difficult to control. They may become so intense that anger and stress may limit your health and wellbeing. These feelings may even put relationships, careers, and education in jeopardy. When things get out of control too often, it’s essential to…
If you have recently undergone treatment for drug abuse and alcohol abuse, you want to make sure that you stay sober even after leaving the inpatient world. Unfortunately, a significant percentage of people will suffer a drug relapse after they leave inpatient therapy. That is where sober living can be helpful. If you are looking…
To some extent, stress is a part of life. Everyone deals with stress regularly, and anyone who tries to stay away from stressful situations will likely end up disappointed. Instead of trying to avoid stressful situations, it is better to focus on stress and anger management. If people are not able to manage their stress…
Mental health issues come in many shapes and forms. Many people suffer from mental health issues and do not even realize it. When people think about some of the most common mental health disorders, they often think about depression and anxiety. Even though it is true that both of these disorders are common, another mental…
If you have recently lost a loved one, you have probably realized just how devastating an experience this can be. Even though it may feel like you are never going to be happy again, there are several stages of grief through which you will go through. With all of this in mind, you must understand…
During the past few years, there has been a lot of attention paid to mental health issues. This is crucial because it has largely allowed the stigmas surrounding mental health problems to fade into the rearview mirror. If you are struggling with substance abuse and addiction, you may have thought about self-medicating. Even though you…
Codependency and relationships are often full of anger and frustration. Many people who have problems with addiction will struggle with codependency and relationships. It makes sense for the person who always likes to save people to try and help the person who is addicted to substances. This love and care are often met with anger,…