Addiction Recovery Methods & Support Articles and Resources

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Addiction Treatment Past and Present

Old buildings During the late 1700’s, alcoholism was believed to be a moral failing and was a matter of willpower to overcome. Benjamin Rush, one of the Founding Fathers of America, was one of the first to challenge this and felt that it was the alcohol rather than the person that created an addiction [1]. In a [...]
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Finding Strength Through Weakness in 2017

Man in addiction recovery walking on the beach As I reflect on 10+ years of working closely with people in pastoral ministry (men, women, students, children) who have come through all sorts of addictions (and many who unfortunately, who have not) I find a common thread in those who have succeeded in recovery and those who have relapsed. People want to know; “What’s [...]
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Win the Battle in 2017 by the Winning the Battle in the Kitchen

Couple learning together about winning over addiction “All things are lawful but I will not be mastered by anything. Food for the stomach and the stomach for food but both will be destroyed.” The Apostle Paul, 1st Corinthians, Chapter Six This topic is a bit personal to me. You see, back in 2009, I was struggling. I mean really struggling: depressed, in [...]
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Supporting a Loved Ones Recovery From Alcoholism During the Holidays

Couple discussing recovery and alcoholism during the holidays Contributed by Megan Wilson, BS, CADC, Timberline Knolls Residential Center The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone, especially those who are recovering from alcoholism. If someone you love is early in recovery, you may be uncertain of ways to support their recovery from alcoholism during the holidays. How to Support a Loved One [...]
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Beat Your Addiction By Living Upstream

Walking upstream with addiction The Holidays are a time of family, food, and fun but without carefully taking inventory, things can quickly “get stuffed inside”. Without processing them in a healthy, self-reflective manner you can be close to a serious relapse without even thinking about it. What we say in our family is that if you’re going to have [...]
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