Contributed by Staff of Timberline Knolls Addictions hijack our lives. We often don’t realize the bondage we are in as a substance, a process, or a behavior ever so slowly and subtly overtakes our thoughts, emotions, actions, relationships, and time. An addiction of any kind robs us of freedom, fullness, and simply the joy of [...]
Contributed by Life Healing Center clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP. Some people mistakenly assume that an addicted individual must lose everything of value before gaining the stamina to climb out of a life of addiction. In reality, addiction can be treated at any stage. Often, however, addiction develops so quickly that by the time [...]
Contributor: Ryan Moffat, B.S. in Bible and Theology from Multnomah University. Pastor of Vast Church. I have had the unfortunate experience of being involved as a “mandatory reporter” a few times in my life, as I’ve seen kids neglected or abused by a parent (or both parents) due to drug and alcohol abuse. It is [...]
Contributed by Paul Loosemore, MA, PLPC, writer for Addiction Hope. Think of a seesaw. Now label one end "change," and the other "stability." It is helpful to think of creating a supportive home environment for pornography recovery using this analogy. There needs to be change to keep people safe, build trust and enhance recovery. However, you [...]
Contributed by Staff Writer for Addiction Hope and Eating Disorder Hope. Drugs and alcohol are often turned to in times of stress, whether the stress is positive or negative. For instance, the end of a relationship can be a reason for many to imbibe substances like alcohol or other drugs. Likewise, a job promotion could [...]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.