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 person’s susceptibility to drug addiction may be linked to genetics. How are genes connected to drug addiction? Addictive … [Read more...] about Is Addiction Genetic?
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Recovery Blog
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 a person’s relationship with alcohol, not how they appear to their peers, colleagues, and family. What is … [Read more...] about Casual Drinking vs. Alcoholism
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 health and social consequences. When you’re ready to begin your journey toward recovery, your counselor … [Read more...] about How Important Is a Sponsor?
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 described as a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties controlling its … [Read more...] about Will Insurance Cover Substance Abuse Treatment?
Art Therapy for Addiction: Why It Helps With Substance Abuse
Recovering from substance abuse involves much more than just clearing drugs or alcohol from your body. Addiction of any kind is a complex disease involving the brain and body. It creates a compulsory need for something despite its negative consequences. The number of people struggling with … [Read more...] about Art Therapy for Addiction: Why It Helps With Substance Abuse
Nature Rehabilitation: How Nature Helps Drug Addiction
If you’ve ever taken a walk or gone for a hike in nature, then you know about its healing effects first hand. The fresh air, natural light and sounds work in harmony to bring many people a sense of peace. Reconnecting with nature can also have a powerful and positive effect on symptoms of … [Read more...] about Nature Rehabilitation: How Nature Helps Drug Addiction
How to Get Someone Into Rehab That Is in an Abusive Relationship
No matter how helpless or powerless you feel right now there is hope. Domestic abuse and addiction are some of the worst things that can happen to a person. It is especially distressing when it’s happening to a loved one. The road to helping your loved one that is not only in an abusive … [Read more...] about How to Get Someone Into Rehab That Is in an Abusive Relationship
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 when you realize how many people are turning to alcohol to help them cope with life’s … [Read more...] about 4 Facts About Alcoholism in Utah
The Surprising Underlying Causes of Addiction
The underlying cause of an addiction is often very difficult to pin down. People suffering from addictions don’t fully understand the addiction themselves, and a lot of work needs to be done to address both the addiction and the root cause of the addiction. At Alpine Recovery Lodge, we are well … [Read more...] about The Surprising Underlying Causes of Addiction
How to Help Your Teenager with Addiction: A Guide for Parents
For a parent, there’s nothing scarier than seeing your child struggle with an illness. This is also true of addiction, as it is a disease just like diabetes. In fact, one of the most common questions we hear from parents at Alpine Recovery Lodge is: What can I do to help my teenager overcome … [Read more...] about How to Help Your Teenager with Addiction: A Guide for Parents
