Addiction Recovery Methods & Support Articles and Resources

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Christian Track: Integrity, Coming Clean with the Small Things

Contributor: Ryan Moffat, BS in Bible and Theology from Multnomah University. Pastor of Vast Church. “A good name is to chosen rather than great riches; and favor is better than silver or gold.” -Proverbs 22:1 I distinctly remember the first time consciously understanding that doing the right thing was going to cost me greatly at [...]
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Step 9: Being Responsible for My Side of the Street

College Student Using Adderall To Concentrate - Addiction Hope Contributor: W. Travis Stewart, LPC, NCC writer for Addiction Hope “Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.” — Step 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous “If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.” [...]
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A New Season, A New You

Contributed By: Beth Tesmond, MHS, CADC, MISA, Addictions Program Coordinator, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Although the world at large happily anticipates the holiday season, those in early recovery often do not. Much of this is a result of horrific holiday memories such as the consumption of far too much alcohol, family arguments, and disapproval, attending [...]
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Overcoming Pain without Prescription Medications

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Many individuals endure a varying level of pain on a daily basis. Whether pain is acute or chronic in nature, pain management is an essential component of improving overall quality of life for the countless people who are experiencing any form [...]
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