Polypharmacy, Monotherapy, Deprescribing, and Vindication Who doesn’t enjoy the opportunity to say “I told you so?” Perhaps only the most self-critical and masochistic individual doesn’t like to be vindicated. What follows in this piece is the story of vindication for the way we do certain things — and always have done certain things —…
DetailsIt’s about time. A message from our Executive Director – William Robbins I must say I have spent a lot of time lately thinking about both our founder, Mrs. Geraldine Delaney and our most recent Executive Director, Michael Hornstein. As I embark on my own stewardship of Little Hill Foundation and work with our…
DetailsPracticing Delayed Gratification & Use of DBT in Treatment Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) In today’s culture the concept of delayed gratification appears to have an old-world feel to it. This culture encourages us to pursue band-aid solutions and instant gratification. Some of the mentality today is to do whatever it takes to alleviate discomfort now…
DetailsBody, Mind and Spirit Addiction as a Tri-fold Disease; Recovery as a Holistic Approach Addiction is a disease that affects the whole person – body, mind and spirit. It is a process that often begins with a spiritual malady, an overall feeling of loneliness, and a lack of purpose and meaning in one’s life. …
DetailsProfessionals Speak What Leading Recovery Industry Professionals Say About Alina Lodge Here are a few thoughts from industry professionals who trust their clients to the proven long-term addiction recovery program at Alina Lodge. Our mission at Alina Lodge is to provide effective residential treatment and care, both as a first-stop facility and for the […]
Details2020 Alina Lodge Virtual Gratitude Event 12:00 PM (EST) on June 13, 2020 – Facebook Live. Posted May 27, 2020 Like the page and tune in on that day and time!” https://www.facebook.com/alinalodgetreatment/ As we embrace the changes that COVID-19 has brought to us, we have found the opportunities it offers. “When the door closes, […]
DetailsA message of recovery and gratitude Thanksgiving Testimonial When I came to Alina Lodge my life was in shambles. I had been living in a flea infested house, unemployed, got kicked out for not paying rent, and all I wanted to do was use drugs until I never woke up again. I had no […]
DetailsManaging 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 […]
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