--- title: Addiction Recovery Blog | Russ Kallina (8) description: Russ Kallina is Aquila Recovery of Virginia's Program Director of Operations. (8) --- [Skip to content](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/author/russ-kallina/page/8#main-content) [![Aquila logo](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AquilaVA_logo_final.png?width=300&height=99&name=AquilaVA_logo_final.png) ![Aquila logo](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AquilaVA_logo_final.png?width=300&height=99&name=AquilaVA_logo_final.png)](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/) [Call Us](tel:703-215-1808) [Get a Free Consultation](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/consultation) - [About Us](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/about-us) - Who We Serve - [For Patients](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/patients) - [For Families](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/families) - [For Medical Pros](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/doctors) - [Mission](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/about-us/mission) - [Staff](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/about-us/staff) - [Career Opportunities](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/careers) - [FAQs](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/faqs) - [Programs and Treatment](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/programs) - [Intensive Outpatient Therapy](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/intensive-outpatient-program-northern-virginia) - [Outpatient Alcohol Recovery](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/alcohol-addiction-treatment) - [Outpatient Drug Rehab](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/drug-treatment-rehab-northern-virginia) - [Dual Diagnosis Treatment](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/dual-diagnosis-addiction-treatment-northern-va) - [Continuing Care Program](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/continuing-care-program) - [ASAP Referrals & Evaluations](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/recovery-journey/vasap-referrals) - [Insurance](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/substance-use-treatment/insurance) - [Additional Resources](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/recovery-journey) - [Addiction Screening Tool](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/brain-science/screen/) - [Community Support](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/recovery-journey/community-support) - [Residential Treatment Partners](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/recovery-journey/residential-treatment-partners) - [External Resources](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/recovery-journey/information) - Testimonials - [Previous Client Testimonials](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/client-testimonials) - [Medical Professional Testimonials](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/about-us/alcohol-drug-rehab-reviews) - [Blog](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/contact) # Russ Kallina Russ Kallina is Aquila Recovery of Virginia's Program Director of Operations. Mar 01, 2018 ## [The Power of Mantras and Positive Affirmations in Recovery](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/mantras-and-positive-affirmations-in-recovery) ![Picture of Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Russ-Kallina.jpg?width=30&name=Russ-Kallina.jpg) [Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/author/russ-kallina) One of the most beneficial ways to stay on the right track and guard against a potential relapse in... [Addiction](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/addiction) [Positive Recovery](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/positive-recovery) [Read More](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/mantras-and-positive-affirmations-in-recovery) Feb 23, 2018 ## [Seeking Out Positive People to Aid in Recovery](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/positive-people-in-recovery) ![Picture of Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Russ-Kallina.jpg?width=30&name=Russ-Kallina.jpg) [Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/author/russ-kallina) Positive thinking is an incredibly powerful tool within your reach when it comes to sobriety.... [Addiction](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/addiction) [Alcohol](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/alcohol) [Sober Living](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/sober-living) [Read More](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/positive-people-in-recovery) Jan 15, 2018 ## [How A Positive Lifestyle Change Can Help You Overcome A Relapse](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/positive-lifestyle-relapse) ![Picture of Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Russ-Kallina.jpg?width=30&name=Russ-Kallina.jpg) [Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/author/russ-kallina) [Relapses and slips](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/overcoming-a-slip-or-relapse) are part of recovery, and not necessarily a sign that what you’re trying to do... [Addiction](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/addiction) [Alcohol](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/alcohol) [Read More](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/positive-lifestyle-relapse) Dec 15, 2017 ## [Addiction Recovery is Easier with a Strong Support System](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/addiction-recovery-is-easier-with-a-strong-support-system) ![Picture of Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Russ-Kallina.jpg?width=30&name=Russ-Kallina.jpg) [Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/author/russ-kallina) Peer support systems are encouraged as key components of many treatment programs because of how... [Addiction](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/addiction) [Alcohol](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/alcohol) [Read More](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/addiction-recovery-is-easier-with-a-strong-support-system) Nov 09, 2017 ## [The Role of Stress Management in Relapse Prevention](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/stress-in-relapse) ![Picture of Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Russ-Kallina.jpg?width=30&name=Russ-Kallina.jpg) [Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/author/russ-kallina) A common cause of substance use disorder relapse is stress. Given that stress can play a leading... [Addiction](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/addiction) [Alcohol](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/alcohol) [Read More](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/stress-in-relapse) Oct 30, 2017 ## [How Addiction Affects the Entire Family](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/how-addiction-affects-the-entire-family) ![Picture of Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Russ-Kallina.jpg?width=30&name=Russ-Kallina.jpg) [Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/author/russ-kallina) The common effects of alcohol on the body are well documented, but what about the seemingly more... [Addiction](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/addiction) [Alcohol](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/alcohol) [Read More](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/how-addiction-affects-the-entire-family) Oct 17, 2017 ## [What Really Happens When You Quit Drinking Alcohol?](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/quit-drinking-alcohol-results) ![Picture of Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Russ-Kallina.jpg?width=30&name=Russ-Kallina.jpg) [Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/author/russ-kallina) Whether you’re quitting for a little while or you think that you may have a dependency or substance... [Addiction](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/addiction) [Alcohol](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/alcohol) [Sober Living](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/sober-living) [Read More](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/quit-drinking-alcohol-results) Sep 29, 2017 ## [Coping with Slips and Relapses](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/coping-with-slips-and-relapses) ![Picture of Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Russ-Kallina.jpg?width=30&name=Russ-Kallina.jpg) [Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/author/russ-kallina) Seeing yourself return to substance use can be discouraging but it isn’t the end of the road. It is... [Addiction](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/addiction) [Read More](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/coping-with-slips-and-relapses) Aug 30, 2017 ## [The Benefits of Dual Diagnosis Treatment](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/the-benefits-of-dual-diagnosis-treatment) ![Picture of Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Russ-Kallina.jpg?width=30&name=Russ-Kallina.jpg) [Russ Kallina](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/author/russ-kallina) For many people, substance use disorder is more than just a physical struggle with drugs and... 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