Addiction Recovery Methods & Support Articles and Resources

Addiction Hope dedicates a significant portion of our attention to addiction recovery methods & support methods and the latest treatment for substance abuse, mental health conditions, and process addictions. Continue reading below for the latest blog posts related to recovery and support. In the “Recovery & Support Navigation” menu, click on the drop-down arrow to find helpful resources on interventions, detoxification, support groups, recovery books and much more.

Saying Goodbye to Bitterness and Hatred

Man struggling with addiction on skyline Contributor: Jane McGuire, BS, Executive Assistant for Eating Disorder Hope and Addiction Hope It is impossible to get through life without having been wronged at some time or another. People can do things intentionally and unintentionally that can cause pain and trauma. Some wrongs are considered big, others are considered minor. Some offenses have been done [...]
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Christian Track: Step 8 – Learning to Live in Peace

Mother and daughter cooking food at kitchen. Contributor: W. Travis Stewart, LPC, NCC writer for Addiction Hope Step 8: Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. Step 9: Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. In some small way, I [...]
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Family Secrets and the Holidays – Should I Tell and Should I Go?

Lady Whispering into man's ear Contributor: Jane McGuire, BS, Executive Assistant for Eating Disorder Hope and Addiction Hope The holidays can be both wonderful and stressful for someone struggling with addiction. It is important to navigate the holidays with a well thought out plan for family events that feel more stressful to you than wonderful. Addiction is a personal and [...]
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What Families Need To Know About Seeking an Intervention For A Loved One

being-honest-with-myself Contributor: Jerry L. Law, D.Min., MDAAC, CIP, of ISA Intervention and Recovery Specialists “Oh, No! It’s happened again!” These are the exasperating words uttered by innumerable family members as they face the reality of their loved one’s self-defeating and damaging behavior. Whether it is the use of drugs, disordered eating, pathological gambling or any number [...]
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Christian Track: Step 8 – Freeing Myself of Guilt

Woman on the beach struggling with addiction Contributor: W. Travis Stewart, LPC, NCC writer for Addiction Hope What causes us to feel guilty? Seems like a simple enough question with a simple answer. Most people would respond by saying, “I feel guilty when I’ve done something wrong” but they fail to ask a deeper question, “According to what standard have I failed?” [...]
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