Managing the Substance Use Disorder client with a Co-morbid Eating Disorder In my experience, approximately 40-50% of our population of women with Substance Use Disorder have also been diagnosed with an Eating Disorder, or display disordered eating behaviors. Due to the severity of both illnesses, and in order to be a more effective therapist, […]
DetailsWhat is Stress, it’s Impact & 12 Ways to De-Stress in Trying Times Coping in Recovery April 24, 2020 One of our biggest challenges in life is managing our stress levels in a complex world filled with various demands and expectations. With COVID-19, we are globally experiencing an increase in anxiety, loss and uncertainty. […]
DetailsAlina Lodge is Standing Ready We are accepting admissions April 17, 2020 Alina Lodge stands ready to provide addiction treatment for recovery as these trying times only exacerbate the stresses on people struggling with substance use disorder (SUD). Covid-19 changed the landscape of the recovery community and many people have had to implement new […]
DetailsStaying Sober in the Age of Social Distancing It begins with Gratitude April 10, 2020 While we all continue to adjust to the closure of businesses, schools, places of worship, etc. during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to remember that addiction is not going away, and neither is recovery. If you are suffering from […]
Details2020 Spring Refresher at Alina Lodge Step away from the chaos of daily life and renew the foundation of sobriety that you gained at Alina lodge. Alina Lodge is now offering Alumni Refreshers. Does your program need a refresher? Are you feeling spiritually centered? Do you need to return to the Lodge to […]
DetailsGratitude Picnic A message from Erica Norris I’d like to tell you why the Picnic is so important to me personally. You see, I am a recipient of the Scholarship Fund. Without it, I would not have been able to finish my stay at Alina Lodge. When I ran out of funds, Alina Lodge […]
DetailsA Parent’s Perspective We were scared, lost and feared losing our son. It is fair to say that Saturday, November 5, 2016 was one of the toughest days of our lives. We knew our youngest son, Matt, was in deep trouble. He had become rail thin, detached and seemed very lost. At the young […]
DetailsOnline Meetings – Innovative Solutions for Difficult Times Staying Connected; Alina Lodge is Here for You April 2, 2020 You are our number one priority: our alumni. Alina Lodge and Haley House have started online AA meetings. It isn’t the same as an in-person meeting, but it is the closest thing we can get […]
DetailsNutrition and Recovery Good nutrition is vital to the recovery process March is National Nutrition Month Alcoholism and drug addiction is a disease of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of life. At the very basic level, alcoholism and drug addiction creates a lifestyle that starves the addict in all these areas. We […]
DetailsNot Just January Today’s society expects instant gratification and immediate results Every January thousands of people set out to make a New Year’s resolution. The intention is that the resolution will not be “just for the month of January,” actually, 31 days is just the beginning. Any type of change requires a long-term commitment. […]
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