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.

Addiction and the Battle against Selfishness

walking Contributor: written by Southcoast Behavioral Health clinical content team member Hugh C. McBride, M.A. The words “addiction” and “selfishness” are often used in close proximity to each other. In one sense, this reflects a continuing failure by many people to understand the true nature of addiction. In another sense, it can be the key to [...]
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Addiction – When Your Past Begins to Help Others

Father Talking to a College Student About Marijuana and Mental Health Contributor: Burkwood clinical team member Ryan Poling, M.A. A famous saying among writers is, “Write what you know.” In other words, do not try to fake knowledge of something. Someone who grew up in posh New England high society might have difficulty writing authentically about life in inner-city Detroit. In fact, Stephen King, a popular writer [...]
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Depression and Sexual Addiction: What is the Connection?

Woman on the beach struggling with addiction Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope There is a common misconception that individuals who struggle with addiction simply have a lack of “self-control” or tendency to overindulge. However, the reality is that addiction is a complex disorder that often involves many different factors, including genetics, neurobiology, environment, [...]
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Step 9: When Amends is Not Accepted

Hocking Hills Ohio Contributor: Brie Morzov, MSW, LCSW, and contributor for Addiction Hope Step 9: “Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when it would injure them or others”. Ideally, our amends are accepted. After all the work and courage it takes to approach this step…and then its possible person denies my petition for forgiveness. Why [...]
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Step 9: Works When you Work It

Wheat Stalk silhouette Contributor: Brie Morzov, MSW, LCSW, and contributor for Addiction Hope 9th Step; “Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when it would injure them or others.” Repairing the past is a critical step in the recovery process. If I attempt to “move on” without healing past wounds, I will have a proverbial ball [...]
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