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.

Being Content with Improvements in Character

Young man looking into sky Contributor: Ryan Moffat, BS in Bible and Theology from Multnomah University. Pastor of Vast Church. “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” -John Wooden Most “life reboot” projects are doomed before they ever begin. Whether [...]
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Freeing Yourself from the Bondage of Addiction (Step 5)

man yelling in joy with arms in air Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The process of recovery from addiction naturally goes against our humanistic inclinations and desires. Learning to find freedom from the bondage of addiction is challenging for that particular reason – you are essentially undoing many of the things that come with [...]
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Protecting Myself from Abuse

Young man sitting on rock wall over looking valley Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Abuse can unfold in many ways, including emotional, physical, sexual, and psychological.  Unfortunately, countless individuals experience some form of abuse that becomes part of their reality.  Whether through domestic abuse, sexual assault, bullying, or other such experiences, any form of abuse [...]
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Why Skipping Step 5 is Detrimental

Closeup portrait of a young woman spending time in prayer on a wooden chair. Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The process of addiction recovery should be one that addresses a person’s unique needs on multiple levels, including physically, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. Because the addiction to drugs or alcohol involves a complex number of factors, a strategic approach to recovery [...]
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Step 5 and Following the Order of Admission (God, Yourself and then Someone Else)

Family holding hand During a sunset Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The 12 step program that supports addiction recovery is a process that enables an individual to make peace with God, himself or herself, and others. While the 12 step process is not necessarily an approach that might work for all addicts [...]
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