Contributed by Staff Writer for Addiction Hope and Eating Disorder Hope. Substance use continues to be a public health epidemic internationally. In the United States, approximately 4 million families are affected by addiction [1]. In Canada during any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians experience an addiction or mental illness issue [2]. Because trends in [...]
Contributed by Stephanie Sands, BSc, writer for Eating Disorder Hope and Addiction Hope. Recently popularized by television shows like "Intervention," staging a meeting with family, friends and addiction specialists for a loved one struggling with drug addiction seems like a good idea in theory. The purpose of an intervention is to help convince the addicted [...]
Contributor: Ryan Moffat, B.S. in Bible and Theology from Multnomah University. Pastor of Vast Church. "While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged Him, 'Lord, if you are willing, you can make [...]
Contributor: Ryan Moffat, B.S. in Bible and Theology from Multnomah University. Pastor of Vast Church. “I am not the Christ.” He must increase (Jesus), but I must decrease.” - John the Baptist I learned a HARD lesson in my first five years of full-time pastoral ministry that almost destroyed me: Good intentions minus healthy boundaries [...]
Substance abuse presents a compelling threat to public health. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, roughly 2 million people seek treatment for drug and alcohol abuse each year in the U.S. Perhaps the most common route for addiction recovery is the “12 Step Process,” which was first introduced in the 1939 [...]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.