Contributor: Brie Morzov, MSW, LCSW, and contributor for Addiction Hope 9th Step; “Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when it would injure them or others.” Repairing the past is a critical step in the recovery process. If I attempt to “move on” without healing past wounds, I will have a proverbial ball [...]
Seasonal Depression and Addiction is something that can occur with Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, which is a type of depression that often coincides with the seasons of the year. Individuals who experience seasonal affective disorder will typically have symptoms of depression during the winter months and undergo an alleviation of these symptoms during the [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope For many people who are in recovery from an addiction, the holiday season can bring about its own set of challenges and obstacles. Learning to deal with triggers and face these challenges is a key aspect of maintaining recovery for the [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope If you have been through an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you have likely experienced devastating effects in multiple areas of your life. Dealing with an addiction not only impacts your physical health but your emotional and psychological wellness as well. [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.