Christian Track: Letting Go of Negativity, Embracing the Positive

Contributor: Ryan Moffat, BS in Bible and Theology from Multnomah University. Pastor of Vast Church. “So you’re saying there’s a chance” -Harry Dunne (Jim Carrey; “Dumb and Dumber”) It’s been recorded in the annals of history a fascinating story of those who survived the tragic events of Nazi Germany possessed a paradoxical, counter-intuitive reality. They [...]
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How to Find a New Roommate if Drugs Are Involved?

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Being in recovery from addiction means taking proactive steps to support your ongoing sobriety efforts. If you have been though treatment for substance abuse, you likely understand the need to reevaluate your circumstances – from your relationships, circle of friends, living [...]
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Dealing with Weight Loss and Drug Addiction

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Drug addiction often results in many undesirable consequences that affect a person in multiple ways, including physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, and spiritually. Some of the side effects of drug addiction are more apparent than others, and the more obvious signs are [...]
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Dealing with Weight Gain in Rehab

man looking out window Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Rehabilitation from substance abuse addiction involves many different steps as a person journeys through the process of recovery. Because addiction impacts a person in a multitude of ways, recovery efforts require addressing the many different aspects of an individual, including their [...]
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Coping with Loss During College: How to Avoid a Relapse

old man with head in hand desperate Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Experiencing loss in any form is never an easy thing.  Whether the loss of a pet, a job or finances, a loved one, a friendship, an aspiration or hope, the grief that results from losing something important to you can be [...]
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