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How to Stage an Intervention for an Alcoholic

Medical Director Donald Harline, MD May 6, 2022 No Comments

Alcohol is a common beverage at restaurants, social gatherings and events. Although it is very much a part of our mainstream culture, it can cause a lot of harm for…

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The Four Types of Bipolar Disorder

Medical Director Donald Harline, MD April 8, 2022 No Comments

Mood changes are a normal part of life, but if you experience ones that seem to go from one extreme to the other, it may be an underlying sign of…

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5 Myths About Drug Addiction and Recovery Uncovered

Medical Director Donald Harline, MD March 12, 2022 No Comments

Substance use disorder, more commonly umbrellaed as “addiction,” is one of the biggest public health crises of modern times. In fact, overdoses due to addiction are the top cause of…

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What Is the Opioid Epidemic?

Medical Director Donald Harline, MD August 20, 2021 No Comments

The opioid epidemic, or opioid overdose crisis, is one of the greatest public health problems in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug…

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How to Quit Benzodiazepines

Medical Director Donald Harline, MD July 22, 2021 No Comments

Benzodiazepines, sometimes called benzos, are a class of psychoactive drugs that act as a depressant to lower brain activity. They are often prescribed to treat conditions like anxiety, sleep disorders…

Foods That Boost Your Mental Health

Medical Director Donald Harline, MD June 24, 2021 No Comments

Did you know our thoughts, feelings, beliefs and attitudes can positively or negatively affect how well our body functions? Perhaps even more interesting is that what we do with our…

Five Things to Do This Summer to Help With Drug Recovery

Medical Director Donald Harline, MD May 17, 2021 No Comments

Many people look forward to lazy summer days, barbeques and family get-togethers, but those in active recovery may feel added pressure to drink or use substances in these social settings.…

What is Fentanyl and How Does it Affect You?

Medical Director Donald Harline, MD April 26, 2021 No Comments

Fentanyl abuse is one of the fastest-growing drug problems in America. When made illegally, it’s commonly added to other substances, especially heroin, to increase their potency and lower their cost.…

What to Expect During a Drug Detox

Medical Director Donald Harline, MD March 26, 2021 No Comments

Medically supervised drug detox programs at Alpine Recovery Lodge help those with moderate to severe drug or alcohol addictions manage the symptoms of withdrawal. Using a combination of medications and…

Staying Active and Drug-Free During Covid-19

Medical Director Donald Harline, MD March 9, 2021 No Comments

When you suffer from addiction, sobriety is a daily decision. It doesn’t matter whether you are brand new to recovery or have multiple years of sobriety under your belt –…

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How to Stage an Intervention for an Alcoholic

The Four Types of Bipolar Disorder

5 Myths About Drug Addiction and Recovery Uncovered

What Is the Opioid Epidemic?

How to Quit Benzodiazepines

Foods That Boost Your Mental Health

Five Things to Do This Summer to Help With Drug Recovery

What is Fentanyl and How Does it Affect You?

What to Expect During a Drug Detox

Staying Active and Drug-Free During Covid-19

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