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Author: Medical Director Donald Harline, MD

Will I Lose My Job if I Go to Rehab?

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), more than 19 million American adults (aged 12 and older) struggled with a substance abuse disorder in 2017. Genetics, [...]
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Is Addiction Genetic?

One of the key questions scientists are trying to answer is: Why are some people are more vulnerable to addiction than others? According to research, about 50 percent of a [...]
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Casual Drinking vs. Alcoholism

While there is a distinct difference between casual drinking and alcoholism, it may be difficult to recognize when the lines between the two get blurred. What typically defines alcoholism is [...]
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How Important Is a Sponsor?

Addiction is a complex disease you shouldn’t have to fight alone. When you struggle with addiction your entire perspective changes. Your mind and body are fixated on using—despite the serious [...]
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Will Insurance Cover Substance Abuse Treatment?

Substance abuse is an overindulgence or dependence on any addictive or psychoactive substance, including alcohol and drugs. Substance abuse often leads to something called dependence syndrome. Dependence syndrome is best [...]
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Drunk man 4 Facts About Alcoholism in Utah

4 Facts About Alcoholism in Utah

Alcoholism impacts people from all walks of life. At Alpine Recovery Lodge, we understand the difficulty of identifying and dealing with alcoholism, and believe more information always helps. It’s surprising [...]
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