Investing in long-term treatment for addiction can be valuable for many people who want to end their dependence on drugs or alcohol. Long-term treatment provides a way to step away from the life that led to addiction and find your way forward to healing, growing, and learning. At Alina Lodge, we encourage you to explore…
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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…
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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…
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If you are in recovery from substance abuse and addiction disorders, then there is a good chance that you want to get better as quickly as possible. You are probably looking for the fastest way to get sober and stay sober. On the other hand, there is also something to be said for enrolling in…
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If you are someone you know is suffering from a substance abuse issue, then it is important for you to place your loved one in the best position possible to recover. One of the issues that has to be discussed involves gender and addiction. Even though both men and women suffer from addiction issues, men’s…
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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…
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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 can be better to focus on stress management through anger management therapy. If people are not able to…
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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…
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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,…
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If you have recently left inpatient treatment, you need to ensure that you are focused on maintaining your sobriety. Getting sober was only half of the battle. The other half is remaining sober. That is where support groups can come in handy. It is critical to focus on group therapy and rehab aftercare because this…
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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…
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If you are suffering from a mental health condition, please understand that you are not alone. Mental health conditions are among the most pressing problems facing the modern healthcare system. Fortunately, a lot of the stigma that used to surround mental health has faded into the past. As a result, new resources are available to…
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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…
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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,…
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There are commonalities between eating disorders and substance abuse disorders, and both can occur simultaneously. For people with eating disorders, the reasons behind the disorder are often complicated. A loss of control is usually present, and the compulsion to control what you eat becomes an obsession. Most people with an eating disorder want to heal,…
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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…
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When you enter addiction recovery in a treatment center, you start to feel a bit more in control over your future and health. In therapy, it seems like you can do this because you have the help and support you need. But, what happens with sober living once you leave treatment? Sobriety after rehab requires…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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