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.…
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Benzodiazepines, or benzos as they are often known, include the familiar brand name drugs Xanax and Valium. These are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States because they have been proven effective in treating anxiety, seizure disorders, and panic attacks. Unfortunately, these drugs can be highly addictive, even when used as…
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Family counseling is a type of psychological therapy designed to help foster healthier communication between family members as well as to assist with the resolution of toxic conflicts that may exist within families. The issues you are experiencing with your family members could benefit from a family therapy program at Alina Lodge. Often, rebuilding relationships…
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Women can face a set of unique challenges while in rehab and during recovery. Some of these hurdles are due to the physical differences between men and women, such as men metabolizing alcohol and other substances faster than women. Also, factors like pregnancy, motherhood, a history of trauma, or workplace issues can conspire to make…
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Short-term care does have the potential to be effective for some people. Conversely, the benefits of extended treatment through long-term rehab, especially in the cases of severe or long-term addictions, are numerous. Long-term addiction treatment, like a 90-day program at Alina Lodge, offers better outcomes for a successful and lifelong recovery. If you or someone…
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A drug detox program is the best first step in a journey to overcoming a drug or alcohol use disorder. Because alcohol and drug use severely alters brain chemistry and makes it difficult to function normally. The benefits of detox are many, including most notably, removing all traces of those addictive drugs from your body.…
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Your personality consists of the way you feel, think and behave. Upon reaching adulthood, most people have personality traits that are consistent from day to day, year to year. However, 9% of Americans, which is nearly 1 in 10 people, are affected by a personality disorder. Some could benefit from personality disorder treatment to address…
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Cocaine stimulates the body, delivering a spike in euphoria and energy. The white powder is snorted through the nose but can also be smoked or injected. It’s an illegal drug, and a cocaine overdose is all too common. Because of the euphoric high experience, cocaine is highly addictive. Most users will require a professional cocaine…
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If you or a loved one has become addicted to heroin and expresses a desire to stop, quitting heroin cold turkey may seem appealing. This is because doing a detox at home and quitting cold turkey may look easy on the surface. While your goal of beginning recovery is commendable, there are significant dangers to…
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The World Federation for Mental Health was founded in 1948 to promote mental health awareness. It continues to be the only international multidisciplinary, grassroots advocacy and education organization concerned with all aspects of mental health. Together with the global community, they have come to recognize October 10th as World Mental Health Day. Since 1992, World…
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Prescription drug abuse can lead to opioid addiction, which leads to an increased risk of overdose and death. Millions of people struggle with prescription drug abuse every day, and it is often nearly impossible for them to stop using without the support of a team of addiction specialists. If you or someone you care about…
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Opioid addiction is a chronic disease resulting in serious, long-term health problems. The use of opioids will, over time, bring about significant changes to the brain, financial issues, social distress, and relationship problems. This type of addiction is identified by an overwhelming urge to use opioids, some of which may have been initially prescribed to…
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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…
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Over 23.5 million Americans are addicted to drugs and alcohol. To put that into perspective, that amounts to roughly one in every 10 Americans over the age of 12 or nearly the entire population of Texas. And yet, only 11 percent of those struggling with addiction receive addiction treatment therapies that could help them break…
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Going out to a club at night is a long-held tradition for teenagers and young people, and does not necessarily, in and of itself, mean trouble. Unfortunately, as part of the modern party scene, a night out also includes the use of party drugs and a growing reliance on synthetic drugs to have fun. Partygoers…
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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…
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When characters on TV shows and in movies have a drinking problem, the depiction is often romantic or tragic, or at the very least dramatic. But alcohol addiction does not always look like that. In fact, sometimes, it is hard to spot. The reality is, a drinking problem may not cause someone to fall over…
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With over 47,500 Americans dying by suicide in 2019, suicide ranks as the 10th leading cause of death in the country. As terrifying as that staggering figure is, it’s the 1.38 million suicide attempts in that same year that should be even more alarming and ringing the bell loudly for increased focus on suicide prevention.…
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Stress itself can be stressful. The word alone may make you start sweating and feeling nervous. But stress is important because it is how your body responds to outside events, changes, and trauma, whether that is a single event, recurring problem, or ongoing issue with no end in sight. Not all stress or the events…
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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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