--- title: Addiction Recovery Blog | Russ Kallina (9) description: Russ Kallina is Aquila Recovery of Virginia's Program Director of Operations. (9) --- [Skip to content](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/author/russ-kallina/page/9#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. Jul 26, 2017 ## [How Meditation Can Help Addiction Recovery](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/how-meditation-can-help-addiction-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) Substance use disorders are complex and sensitive but a comprehensive treatment plan that includes... [Addiction](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/addiction) [Read More](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/how-meditation-can-help-addiction-recovery) Jul 20, 2017 ## [The Effectiveness of Holistic Treatment in Rehab](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/the-effectiveness-of-holistic-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) When seeking treatment for substance use disorders it is important to work with a qualified... [Addiction](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/addiction) [Read More](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/the-effectiveness-of-holistic-treatment) Jul 17, 2017 ## [What is SMART Recovery?](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/what-is-smart-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) Overcoming a substance abuse disorder is a slow and a challenging process but you are never alone... [Addiction](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/addiction) [Read More](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/what-is-smart-recovery) Jul 14, 2017 ## [The Importance of Collegiate Recovery](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/the-importance-of-collegiate-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) Young adults often face unique challenges when they begin a life in college. Entering a new system,... [Addiction](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/addiction) [Read More](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/the-importance-of-collegiate-recovery) Jul 04, 2017 ## [Addressing Employee Substance Use Disorder](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/employee-substance-use-disorder) ![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) Retaining valued personnel is a key factor in the success of any business. When you have an... [Addiction](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/addiction) [Alcohol](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/alcohol) [Drugs](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/drugs) [Read More](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/employee-substance-use-disorder) Jun 02, 2017 ## [Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/understanding-cooccurring-disorders) ![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) When someone suffers from a substance use disorder and a mental health or psychiatric disorder... [Addiction](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/addiction) [Alcohol](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/alcohol) [Drugs](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/drugs) [Co-Occurring Disorders](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/co-occurring-disorders) [Read More](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/understanding-cooccurring-disorders) May 18, 2017 ## [Alcohol Use & Women Over 60](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/alcohol-use-women-over-60) ![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 study recently published in the journal *Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research* found that... [Addiction](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/addiction) [Alcohol](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/alcohol) [Read More](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/alcohol-use-women-over-60) May 08, 2017 ## [The Link Between Workaholism & Alcoholism](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/link-between-workaholism-alcoholism) ![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) Is there a connection between being a workaholic and having an alcohol use disorder? There could... [Addiction](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/addiction) [Co-Occurring Disorders](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/topic/co-occurring-disorders) [Read More](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/link-between-workaholism-alcoholism) May 01, 2017 ## [The Secret to Recovery is Not Keeping it a Secret](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/secret-to-recovery-is-not-keeping-a-secret) ![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) Once you've made the decision to cut back on your drinking, or quit altogether, it's a good idea to... 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