Why Attend an Intensive Outpatient Program in Virginia?
If you’re looking for an effective treatment program for substance or alcohol use disorder, an...
Read MoreIf you’re looking for an effective treatment program for substance or alcohol use disorder, an...
Read MoreThe first days and weeks of sobriety can be especially difficult as the body and mind adjust to...
Read MoreAddiction is a vicious cycle that can be hard to break out of. Aquila Recovery VA understands that...
Read MoreAlcoholism is a growing problem in today's society. Many people struggle with addiction and the...
Read MoreThe opioid epidemic is a growing concern in the world today. It has affected millions of people,...
Read MoreThe debate around the legalization of cannabis has been going on for years, and it is now legal in...
Read MoreAre you ready to take control of your relationship with alcohol and embrace a dry lifestyle? In...
Read MoreAre you tired of waking up with a pounding headache and a foggy memory from the night before?...
Read MoreWhen a loved one announces that they plan to start the New Year sober, it can be an enormous...
Read MoreAlcohol detox is the first step toward recovery from alcohol addiction. It can be a challenging and...
Read MoreAlcohol addiction is a serious issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It can lead to...
Read MoreDrug addiction can be a difficult and painful experience, not just for the person who is addicted...
Read MoreDrug abuse is a complex issue that affects not only the individual but also their families and...
Read MoreAddiction is a complex disease that can be difficult to understand for those who haven't...
Read MoreAddiction is a difficult topic to talk about, especially with children. But it is important to...
Read MoreAddiction is a lonely and difficult journey, but it doesn’t have to be. With the help of the right...
Read MoreSobriety can be a challenging journey. While many people in recovery talk about the mental health...
Read MoreMany people turn to alcohol to relieve feelings of stress and anxiety, but can it actually help...
Read MoreHaving an alcoholic parent can have a drastic impact on the entire family. Here are some tips on...
Read MoreMany people find that they experience depression after quitting drinking alcohol. How are alcohol...
Read MoreGoal setting is important in all areas of your life and is especially important when you enter...
Read MoreWhen your loved one is struggling with an addiction, it is only natural to want to try and help...
Read MoreIf you're looking for a fancy non-alcoholic drink to enjoy this holiday season, we have you...
Read MoreFor many, rather than being a season of gladness and hope, the holidays are filled with grief and...
Read MoreAlcohol addiction is a serious problem that can have a significant impact on your life. Let’s...
Read MoreBreaking an addiction can be a difficult process, but it is definitely possible. There are many...
Read MoreWhat are the benefits of going alcohol-free for 30 days? Over the course of 4 weeks, you will...
Read MoreIf you’re in the addiction recovery space, you’ve likely attended Alcoholics Anonymous, or know...
Read MoreDid you know that you do not have to be an alcoholic to give up drinking? Some people choose to be...
Read MoreWhen you first get sober, it can be intimidating. You’re worried that you will lose your friends...
Read MoreThe opioid epidemic is becoming increasingly rampant in the United States and across the world....
Read MoreIf you love Halloween festivities, and are newly sober, you may be worried that sobriety will cause...
Read MoreWhat is the best way to show support to an addicted loved one? Some believe that tough love is the...
Read MoreThe first step to recovery is acknowledging that you need to help. Substance use disorders are...
Read MoreWhen the pandemic first hit, many turned to alcohol as a way of coping with the initial isolation,...
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, where we strive to break the stigma surrounding mental...
Read MoreAlcohol awareness is all about being aware of our own alcohol consumption and how alcohol can...
Read MoreI sincerely believed that alcohol would never be excluded from my life. Not because I couldn’t...
Read MoreIt’s no secret that addiction does not only affect the person with a substance use disorder, but...
Read MoreOn February 3rd, 2020 I officially had my last drink after 10 years of heavy drinking. I tried for...
Read MoreAs humans, it’s natural for us to have a competitive nature. However, this is not always healthy,...
Read MoreIf you participated in Dry January, you may have noticed some significant differences when it comes...
Read MoreIf you have decided to make it your New Year’s Resolution or goal for 2021 to quit drinking, you...
Read MoreWhen I first got sober I felt 90% like a drunk, and 10% capable of getting and staying sober. Today...
Read MoreIt is so common nowadays to ask someone “What they do for a living” as a means of small talk. For 6...
Read MoreAt Aquila Recovery of Virginia, we are proud to offer a variety of treatment programs designed to...
Read MoreThe holidays can be a difficult season to navigate if you are currently recovering from a substance...
Read MoreCodependency is not uncommon for those who are in a relationship with or have a close loved one who...
Read MoreSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of seasonal depression that is not uncommon to...
Read MoreWhile some common household products such as toilet paper and eggs have been a struggle to find in...
Read MoreAt Aquila Recovery of Virginia, you have the choice of what kind of treatment for your drug or...
Read MoreSome people in recovery from drug addiction may also suffer from other mental or physical medical...
Read MoreA major function of rehab is to help you to identify the environmental triggers that can lead you...
Read MoreOne of the challenges for friends, family members, and loved ones of those addicted to drugs and/or...
Read MoreCancer is terrifying. It’s indiscriminate and will present itself in the young and old, rich and...
Read MoreEveryone involved had hoped that your loved one would agree to get help and begin the healing...
Read MoreResearch into addiction rates is mixed, and long-term success rates vary greatly according to...
Read MoreHas anyone ever accused you have having an drinking problem? Perhaps it was a well-intentioned...
Read MoreAddiction treatment programs in the United States follow many of the same foundations and...
Read MoreLiver disease. Impaired coordination. Damage to the stomach lining. There are many effects of...
Read MoreThere is a common misperception that some addictions are more “serious” than others, that alcohol...
Read MoreAfter a long day, there is nothing more relaxing than having a few drinks to help you unwind,...
Read MoreDo you know what this day needs? Wine! Sound familiar? If so, you are not alone. Drinking to...
Read MoreSubstance abuse typically occurs along with other mental disorders. The co-occurrence of two or...
Read MoreThere is an unwritten rule against dating during addiction recovery. Recovery programs commonly...
Read MoreDenial is often the greatest obstacle to alcohol dependence recovery. After all, it is not only...
Read MoreWhen a loved one announces that they plan to start the New Year sober, it can be an enormous...
Read MoreMental health and substance use disorders go hand in hand. At times it is difficult to separate one...
Read MoreAccording to a survey conducted by Yahoo, New Year’s Eve and Christmas are the biggest drinking...
Read MoreBecause of the rush around the holiday season, we often forget that Thanksgiving is not just about...
Read MoreFor anyone struggling with substance use disorder, the stress of the holidays can be overwhelming,...
Read MoreIn the USA, nearly 6 in 10 individuals who struggle with substance use disorder also experience...
Read MoreEver feel like your childhood experiences are still influencing the decisions you make today?...
Read MoreYou might not think that your loved one’s substance use disorder is a family business, but their...
Read MoreStressful situations are inevitable and real, so how do you keep your calm when you feel...
Read MoreRecovery Month is just around the corner, and we at Aquila Recovery would like to encourage you to...
Read MoreIf you pine for a cold one, a decantered one, or one on the rocks after a busy day at the office,...
Read MoreDenial. Most issues in life start with some sort of denial and if you want to make a change in your...
Read MoreThe road to recovery is not always smooth and relapses are not desirable, but they are a natural...
Read MoreTreatment for substance use disorder comes in many forms and understanding the options available...
Read MoreSetting goals is necessary in all aspects of life and substance use recovery is no different. Goals...
Read MoreReducing the stigma associated with alcohol use disorder, the National Council on Alcoholism &...
Read MoreWe know that you're focused on your recovery. Staying focused, however, can be a struggle if you're...
Read MoreSMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely. They’re easy to set and...
Read MoreOne of the most beneficial ways to stay on the right track and guard against a potential relapse in...
Read MorePositive thinking is an incredibly powerful tool within your reach when it comes to sobriety....
Read MoreSubstance use disorders are not simply physical addictions. Underlying unresolved issues, trauma,...
Read MoreRelapses and slips are part of recovery, and not necessarily a sign that what you’re trying to do...
Read MorePeer support systems are encouraged as key components of many treatment programs because of how...
Read MoreA common cause of substance use disorder relapse is stress. Given that stress can play a leading...
Read MoreThe common effects of alcohol on the body are well documented, but what about the seemingly more...
Read MoreWhether you’re quitting for a little while or you think that you may have a dependency or substance...
Read MoreSeeing yourself return to substance use can be discouraging but it isn’t the end of the road. It is...
Read MoreSubstance use disorder can be incredibly hard on those afflicted as well as their families,...
Read MoreFor many people, substance use disorder is more than just a physical struggle with drugs and...
Read MoreRecovery coaching is a form of support for people seeking recovery from substance use disorders....
Read MoreSubstance use disorders are complex and sensitive but a comprehensive treatment plan that includes...
Read MoreWhen seeking treatment for substance use disorders it is important to work with a qualified...
Read MoreOvercoming a substance abuse disorder is a slow and a challenging process but you are never alone...
Read MoreYoung adults often face unique challenges when they begin a life in college. Entering a new system,...
Read MoreRetaining valued personnel is a key factor in the success of any business. When you have an...
Read MoreIndependence Day, or the Forth of July, is a day that we celebrate across our nation with picnics,...
Read MoreWhen someone suffers from a substance use disorder and a mental health or psychiatric disorder...
Read MoreA study recently published in the journal Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research found that...
Read MoreA high-functioning alcoholic may be able to work, socialize and participate in activities without...
Read MoreIs there a connection between being a workaholic and having an alcohol use disorder? There could...
Read MoreOnce you've made the decision to cut back on your drinking, or quit altogether, it's a good idea to...
Read MoreHave you noticed that you're drinking more than you used to? Or at least more regularly? Is alcohol...
Read MoreYou're on your road to recovery. You've spent time in an alcohol addiction treatment program and...
Read MoreMany people think that alcoholism and alcohol addiction are characterized by drinking heavily to...
Read MoreHave you had “the talk” with your kids yet? No, not the birds and the bees talk. The other...
Read MoreLent is a season in which many people pick a habit that they try to give up for 40 days…just in...
Read MoreLiving a full life in recovery from addiction can have many moving parts but the ability to be...
Read MoreParents always worry about their kids. How they will do in school, who their friends will be, what...
Read MoreMany people do not feel that they have an alcohol use disorder because they only drink on weekends,...
Read MoreIt's hard to pay attention to the news and not hear about the “travel ban.” It's everywhere – TV,...
Read MoreThe previous blogs in this series explored Binge / Intoxication and Withdrawal / Negative Affect,...
Read MoreWhen you’re suffering from a substance use disorder, making the decision to get help is often...
Read MoreIn part one of this series we introduced the three stage “Addiction Cycle” which includes...
Read MoreIn December 2016 the 21st Century Cures Act was passed into law. The law is said to be wide ranging...
Read MoreIf you or a loved one suffers from a substance use disorder, commonly referred to as an...
Read MoreToday, the third Monday in January, has been dubbed “Blue Monday” by researchers at Cardiff...
Read More“Alcohol and Drugs Hijacked my Brain!”
Well, actually they did.
Read MoreHow Did I Get Here?
When you or a loved one is suffering from a substance use disorder, often you...
Read MoreIt is easy to stop. Just don’t pick up the bottle. Just don’t lift the bottle to your mouth. Just...
Read MoreRecently the Surgeon General of the United States released a report on Addiction in America titled,...
Read MoreAs we gather to celebrate the holiday this weekend, many of us will reflect on what we are thankful...
Read MoreSubstance Use disorder is a chronic, medical condition that requires professional treatment. Making...
Read MoreMaking the decision to move on from a recovery home is not one to be taken lightly, and certainly...
Read MoreBreaking free from addictive behavior is not an easy undertaking. Many try repeatedly only to end...
Read MoreWhile recovery should be celebrated EVERY day, September has been designated as the month where we...
Read MoreWhat are the effects of alcohol use and misuse on your body? Check out this alcohol FAQ infograph...
Read MoreThroughout the course of an alcohol recovery journey, there will be situations that challenge even...
Read MoreAt any point along your recovery journey, there may come a time when you lapse or relapse.
Read MoreAs summer is upon us so are hours of unscheduled time for our kids.
It is rare these days to see a...
Read MoreAs the summer is upon us many people are picking up their lives and their addiction recovery...
Read MoreIn our previous blog about Packing a Sobriety Kit in your Overhead Luggage, we identified how...
Read MoreSometimes it can be really hard to change our behaviors. It can be even harder when there is a...
Read MoreTraveling, no matter the reason can often, if not always, illicit a full-blown stress response....
Read MoreTaking prescribed pain medication is a completely normal and natural thing to do after sustaining...
Read MoreIf you don’t take action now, continued misuse of drugs and alcohol will lead to a downward path in...
Read MoreLet’s face it, if it was easy to break bad habits then New Years Resolutions, 12 Step Programs, and...
Read MoreMany families will find themselves at some point engaged in a conversation with their teenagers and...
Read MoreTurning down a drink isn’t always easy. Expectations of drinking are hard to break and friends and...
Read MoreRecovering from alcoholism is extremely difficult, and quitting drinking is only the first step. If...
Read MoreAn article in the December issue of JAMA Psychiatry compared the characteristics of marijuana use...
Read MoreAddiction intrudes into every aspect of life for those suffering from it. Relationships suffer,...
Read MoreThere has been a great deal of press surrounding the opioid epidemic gripping the country. It is...
Read MoreWhen a person that is close to you continues to abuse alcohol in the face of significant...
Read MoreOne of the challenges for friends, family members, and loved ones of those addicted to drugs and/or...
Read MoreMost people nowadays have heard about, if not being inundated by the phrase “the power of positive...
Read MoreNowadays, it’s almost impossible to ignore the constant bombardment of advertising day-in and...
Read MoreStaying sober is one of the more difficult challenges a person can undergo. Naturally, for...
Read MoreFor someone coming out of a treatment program for addiction, staying sober is of paramount concern....
Read MoreOne of the pitfalls of successful recovery from addiction is relapse. There are many factors that...
Read MoreIt seems that every few months, a health organization releases new safety guidelines on how much...
Read MoreMarijuana for recreational use is now legal in eleven US states and medical marijuana is legal in...
Read MoreIt can be difficult for someone to kick their drinking habits, no matter how destructive they may...
Read MoreLoving, healthy relationships in and of themselves have ups and downs. Some of those down times can...
Read MoreMany people who struggle with addition to alcohol or drugs also have difficulty controlling the...
Read MoreDiscovering that a close friend or loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol can be devastating....
Read MoreThere are currently eleven states in the US where marijuana is legal for recreational use, and...
Read MoreThe principles behind treating alcohol dependency have vastly improved and become varied over the...
Read MoreWhen you realize that someone you love and care for is addicted to drugs or alcohol and you want to...
Read MoreThere is no “easy part” for someone who is coming to grips with their own substance use disorder.
Read MoreFor those who have been injured in an accident, prescription medication can be a godsend. They...
Read MoreSome people experiencing symptoms of addiction are often experts at hiding it from their closest...
Read MoreA personal and powerful message from Johnny Allem, Aquila's founder, about his own journey to...
Read MoreOnce someone has decided to take action to end their addiction, the next question is "how?" or "how...
Read More"Alcohol will cure my depression" - it’s an all-too-common misconception…
Maybe after having a...
Read MoreA new study linking cancer deaths and alcohol use demonstrates the strong link between addiction...
Read MoreResearch reports that most people afflicted by addiction enter treatment with encouragement and...
Read MoreRecovery Month, a national celebration of recovery from addiction, began in the mid-1990s when few...
Read MoreThe good news about not drinking or drugging is that we have choices.
Read MoreAquila Recovery strives to serve individuals in difficulty with drugs and alcohol while they still...
Read MoreMainstreaming, a term long association with education, is now a growing trend in health care....
Read MoreThe link between heart disease and behavioral health issues is staggering. As February and Heart...
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