Faith When Prayers Haven’t Been Answered

Woman worshiping with open arms or taking in the Autumn sun in a park. Contributor: Ryan Moffat, BS, Teaching Pastor at Vast Church Living in Central Oregon has some unbelievable advantages; majestic mountains and beauty, plus the endless days of sunshine. One major disadvantage however is the cell phone coverage. Unlike the concentrated metropolitan areas that have LTE coverage on every nook and corner, our rural community still has [...]
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Aftercare Support Groups for Those in Recovery from Substance Abuse

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope The reality about recovery from drug addiction and substance abuse is that it is something that requires ongoing effort and continued diligence. In order to stay in recovery for the long-term, there must be a commitment to the process and persistence in treatment and maintenance. While [...]
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Finding Support as a Loved One of an Alcoholic

Mother consoling her daughter Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope Watching someone you love struggle with alcoholism can be an overwhelming experience. Whether this person is a spouse, a parent, a child, a distant relative or close friend, alcoholism can wreck havoc and confusion on your relationship with this loved one in your life. You have [...]
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Nutrition for Pregnant Mothers in Addiction Recovery

Contributor: Blog Contributed By Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC at Addiction Hope Pregnancy is a vulnerable and sensitive time period, for both mother and developing baby. For the mother to be who is in recovery from addiction, this can be an incredible time of hope and restoration as a woman heals from substance abuse. If [...]
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Disclosure in Addiction Support Groups

Contributed By: Red River Hospital clinical team member, Erica Smith, MA, NCC When individuals are struggling to overcome an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, they will likely be confronted with a number of challenges as they make strides towards healing. While there are a myriad of options available for treating addictions, it is often through [...]
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