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How to Cut Back on Alcohol: Practical Tips That Actually Work

Cutting back on drinking is difficult, especially when it becomes part of daily routines or a coping strategy. This guide explains how…
November 26, 2025 · 5 min read
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Alcohol

How Does Alcohol Affect Decision Making?

Alcohol impairs decision-making by disrupting brain regions tied to judgment, impulse control, and risk assessment. Even small amounts can cloud thinking, increase…
July 16, 2025 · 5 min read
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Alcohol

Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Prednisone?

Mixing alcohol with prednisone increases the risk of ulcers, immune suppression, bone loss, and mood swings. Learn why it’s safest to avoid…
July 16, 2025 · 5 min read
Signs of Kidney Damage From Alcohol
Alcohol

Signs of Kidney Damage From Alcohol

Alcohol-related kidney damage can develop silently. Learn the early warning signs—like changes in urination, swelling, or fatigue—and how timely rehab can help…
July 15, 2025 · 5 min read
The Connection Between Alcoholism and Seizures
Alcohol

The Connection Between Alcoholism and Seizures

Alcoholism can lead to serious health issues, including seizures during withdrawal or from long-term use. Learn how alcohol affects the brain, the…
April 23, 2025 · 4 min read
Alcohol and The Kindling Effect
Alcohol

Alcohol and The Kindling Effect

The kindling effect causes increasingly severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms with each cycle. Learn how it escalates risks, complicates recovery, and how treatment…
April 3, 2025 · 4 min read
Is Alcohol A Stimulant or Depressant
Alcohol

Is Alcohol a Stimulant or a Depressant?

Alcohol's classification as a stimulant or depressant is often misunderstood. While some of its effects may initially resemble those of a stimulant,…
March 5, 2025 · 3 min read
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Alcohol

Why Does Alcohol Make Me Sleepy?

Alcohol often makes people feel drowsy, but its relationship with sleep is complex. This article explores why alcohol's sedative effects can be…
February 21, 2025 · 3 min read
Alcohol and Brain Fog
Alcohol

Why Alcohol Causes Brain Fog?

Have you ever awakened after a night of drinking, feeling mentally hazy, struggling to concentrate, or finding it difficult to recall details?…
February 17, 2025 · 4 min read
How to Stop Alcohol Shakes?
Alcohol

How to Stop Alcohol Shakes?

Alcohol shakes, or tremors, are a severe symptom of alcohol withdrawal, signaling potential health risks. Discover their causes, treatments like medication and…
January 1, 2025 · 4 min read
6 Practical Steps to Eliminate Alcohol Cravings
Alcohol

6 Practical Steps to Eliminate Alcohol Cravings

Alcohol cravings can challenge recovery, but they aren't insurmountable. By identifying triggers, practicing mindfulness, engaging in healthy activities, and building a strong…
December 30, 2024 · 4 min read
A Guide to Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcohol

A Guide to Alcohol Withdrawal

Choosing sobriety is a courageous step that begins with understanding alcohol withdrawal. This guide outlines withdrawal symptoms, risks, and treatment options, offering…
October 23, 2024 · 4 min read

Your team

Meet the counselors who answer the phone and guide your treatment.

Neal Schmidt, BS, LADC-S, Clinical Director

Neal Schmidt, BS, LADC-S

Clinical Director
A substance use counselor since 2012. Tailors counseling to the person in front of him, not the diagnosis.
Emily Hongslo, LADC, Counselor

Emily Hongslo, BS, LADC

Counselor
Works with people at every stage of change, with an emphasis on client-centered care.
Mari Anderson Fairchild, MA, LADC, Substance Use Counselor

Mari Anderson Fairchild, MA, LPCC, LADC

Substance Use Counselor
Believes every client deserves to feel seen and heard, and that autonomy is part of the treatment.

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Call

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02

Chemical use assessment

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03

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04

Intake

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Northwoods Haven Recovery exists to make treatment accessible quickly to those that need it, from personal experience of having to wait to help a loved one.

It once took eleven days to get one person into treatment. He only made it because someone put him up in a hotel. That wait is the reason this program exists, and the reason we answer the phone.

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5900 Green Oak Drive, Ste 306
Hopkins, MN 55343

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