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### Addiction (5)

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 Mar 22, 2020

## [Choosing the Right Addiction Treatment Program](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/choosing-the-right-addiction-treatment-program)

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Addiction treatment programs in the United States follow many of the same foundations and...

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 Oct 22, 2019

## [Is Drug Addiction the Same as Alcohol Addiction?](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/is-drug-addiction-the-same-as-alcohol-addiction)

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There is a common misperception that some addictions are more “serious” than others, that alcohol...

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 Oct 08, 2019

## [The Relationship Between Alcohol and Stress](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/the-relationship-between-alcohol-and-stress)

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After a long day, there is nothing more relaxing than having a few drinks to help you unwind,...

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 Sep 10, 2019

## [How is Dual Diagnosis Treated?](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/how-is-dual-diagnosis-treated)

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Substance abuse typically occurs along with other mental disorders. The co-occurrence of two or...

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 Aug 27, 2019

## [Dating in Recovery](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/dating-in-recovery)

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There is an unwritten rule against dating during addiction recovery. Recovery programs commonly...

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 Nov 16, 2018

## [Dual Diagnosis: How can anxiety affect my recovery?](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/anxiety-and-recovery)

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Mental health and substance use disorders go hand in hand. At times it is difficult to separate one...

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 Nov 02, 2018

## [Giving Thanks: The Power of Mindfulness in Recovery](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/power-of-mindfulness-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)

Because of the rush around the holiday season, we often forget that Thanksgiving is not just about...

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 Nov 02, 2018

## [Co-Occurring Substance Use and Seasonal Affective Disorder](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/seasonal-affective-disorder-addiction)

![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 anyone struggling with substance use disorder, the stress of the holidays can be overwhelming,...

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 Oct 18, 2018

## [10 facts you didn’t know about co-occurring disorders](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-co-occurring-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)

In the USA, [nearly 6 in 10](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/the-benefits-of-dual-diagnosis-treatment) individuals who struggle with substance use disorder also experience...

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 Aug 13, 2018

## [How Can I De-stress Without Drinking Alcohol?](https://www.aquilarecoveryva.com/blog/how-can-i-de-stress-without-alcohol)

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Stressful situations are inevitable and real, so how do you keep your calm when you feel...

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