Addiction Recovery Methods & Support Articles and Resources

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Detoxing from Prescription Medications: What Can I Expect?

guy on dock Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The process of recovering from prescription medication abuse can feel like an overwhelming and daunting task, but it is something that happens gradually through different stages. One of the most important steps to beginning recovery from prescription medication abuse is being [...]
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Resuming School after Prescription Drug Abuse

Students Discussing parents Teaching Teens Responsible Drinking Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Struggling with an addiction to prescription drugs can lead to the destruction of many of the important things in life, such as relationships, career/job aspirations, health, creative abilities, and more.  An individual who becomes physically dependent on prescription drugs will be [...]
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Finding Financial Security After Prescription Drug Abuse

hand-searching-for-financial-stability Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Dealing with the consequences of prescription drug abuse can be overwhelming.  While many of the negative effects of prescription drug abuse can be reversed with professional treatment and intervention, rebuilding a life takes time, dedication, and patience.  Individuals can recover from [...]
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Step 8: Beginning to Feel Compassion for Others

feeling-compassion-for-others Contributor:  W. Travis Stewart, LPC, NCC writer for Addiction Hope This morning I met with a group of young men enrolled in a graduate program which requires them to participate in a small group on a weekly basis. This group is focused on each student telling his life story to the group, developing personal and [...]
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Step 8: Preparing to Repair the Damage of the Past

repair-the-damage-of-the-past 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 “God fully forgives us, but the “karma” of our mistakes remains, and we must still go back and repair the bonds that have been broken.” [...]
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