If you are suffering from addiction, you are not alone. There are numerous addictive substances that people might be using. One example is cocaine. It is important to think about cocaine and health because cocaine addiction can do severe harm to your physical health. Even though it is true that addiction is one of the…
If you are struggling with substance abuse and addiction, please understand that you do not have to go through this alone. You are probably a strong, independent person who is used to handling things on your own. You may not want to place your problems on the shoulders of someone else. On the other hand,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…