When it’s time to start planning on returning to a normal way of life after completing an addiction treatment program, there are many important things to consider. This is especially true in terms of caring for yourself and safeguarding against relapse prevention. With a supportive team, the process can be made a lot easier, and…
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Dealing with the grief and devastation that comes with losing a loved one may seem overwhelming, and it may be difficult to imagine feeling happy or at peace again. Many people turn to unhealthy ways of coping with loss, such as isolating themselves, pretending that everything is fine, or turning to substance use to self-medicate.…
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When dealing with overwhelming emotions or trauma, it can be easy to self-medicate in various ways to cope. Whether it is through substance use, emotional eating, or under-eating, these kinds of self-soothing mechanisms can have dangerous and even deadly effects if they are ignored and not carefully managed and treated. Because of perceived stigma and…
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One of the most effective therapies used to overcome addiction or mental health disorders is mindfulness. Being aware of the present moment and one’s immediate surroundings is something that can get desensitized over years of trauma or grief, and engaging our senses in the present moment can bring us back to the tools that lay…
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If you or a loved one has admitted to having a cocaine addiction, it’s time to get help. It may be difficult to imagine getting through the initial period of withdrawal, especially if you don’t know what to expect. Cocaine withdrawal does not necessarily always have bad physical symptoms, but it can come with some…
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Every family has its problems, but a family’s health and well-being are vital for all family members. If alcohol addiction has changed your family’s dynamic, help is available. At Alina Lodge in Blairstown, NJ, our alcohol rehab center provides comprehensive and comprehensive addiction treatment for you or a loved one. Treatment at Alina Lodge is…
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Living with depression isn’t easy, but it doesn’t always look the same for everyone. Depending on each person’s individual circumstances, depression can manifest itself in obvious ways or ways that are harder to spot. It may be that you or a loved one has been finding relationships, work, physical activities, or other aspects of life…
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While addiction and substance use disorders may be stigmatized, the fact is that the majority of people who are dealing with addiction do manage to keep their jobs. Although many people might expect substance use disorders to be obvious, it’s common for addiction to go unnoticed. Many people are still able to complete their work…
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Dealing with loss, whether a loved one has passed away or you’re going through separation or divorce, can cause overwhelming feelings of grief. The symptoms of grief and its effects can impact one’s ability to maintain relationships, employment, and a positive sense of self. While it’s normal to experience intense emotions and heartbreak after suffering…
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The cycle of addiction can be brutal and feel impossible to break, especially if you or a loved one has already made more than one attempt at quitting. While more than half of those who deal with alcohol use disorders do relapse, that doesn’t mean that we should give up and let addiction take over…
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