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. The best way to maintain your drug recovery during the summer is to have a plan and stick to it. Tips for … [Read more...] about Five Things to Do This Summer to Help With Drug Recovery
What is Fentanyl and How Does it Affect You?
Pharmaceutical fentanyl is a synthetic opioid (narcotic). It’s a class of psychoactive drugs that help relieve severe or chronic pain. It depresses the body’s respiratory center, suppresses the cough reflex and constricts the pupils. It can relieve pain and sedate someone within minutes, although it … [Read more...] about What is Fentanyl and How Does it Affect You?
What to Expect During a Drug Detox
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 therapy, assisted detoxification helps ease the discomfort of symptoms and helps people detox … [Read more...] about What to Expect During a Drug Detox
Staying Active and Drug-Free During Covid-19
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 – the thing that prevents you from relapsing is your daily level of commitment. However, with the new public health measures put in … [Read more...] about Staying Active and Drug-Free During Covid-19
Addiction Recovery for LDS Members
Addiction recovery is a comprehensive process that incorporates medical and therapeutic treatment. Members of the Church of Latter-day Saints not only recognize the importance of their faith but also see it as essential to their overall health and wellbeing. Sometimes, a wounded spirit is as much … [Read more...] about Addiction Recovery for LDS Members
Recovery During the Pandemic
The recovery journey can be difficult even under the best circumstances. And managing recovery amid an unexpected pandemic can seem downright overwhelming. It is completely understandable to feel challenged by worries about your health, the health of your friends and loved ones, financial … [Read more...] about Recovery During the Pandemic
Supporting a Loved One Through Recovery
If you have a friend or a loved one who is working through recovery from mental illness and/or addiction, you may be wondering how best to support them. Perhaps you’re not sure what you can specifically say or do. Though each individual’s recovery will be different, the clinical team at Alpine … [Read more...] about Supporting a Loved One Through Recovery
Symptoms of Depression
Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. It is most commonly characterized by a persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, which can significantly impair one’s daily life. The National Institute of … [Read more...] about Symptoms of Depression
Three Ways Nature Can Help With Addiction Rehabilitation
Perhaps now more than ever, people are realizing the healing effects of being in and experiencing nature. Getting outside and moving your body in the fresh air, sunshine and open skies help boost feel-good endorphins and elevate your mood. Not only is it helpful for dealing with things like tension, … [Read more...] about Three Ways Nature Can Help With Addiction Rehabilitation
How Long Does It Take to Break an Addiction
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, it’s important to understand that—while challenging—breaking an addiction is possible. Scientific evidence from Yale University suggests it takes approximately 90 days to reset the brain and shake off the immediate influence of drugs and … [Read more...] about How Long Does It Take to Break an Addiction
