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.

Forgetting My Fear and Helping Someone Else

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The recovery process from addiction and substance abuse can be full of unknowns. After struggling with an addiction to drugs and alcohol for any length of time, letting go of old habits and learning to trust the process of recovery can [...]
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Being Honest with God

Contributor: Ryan Moffat, BS in Bible and Theology from Multnomah University. Pastor of Vast Church. It seems to me that God loves a little bit of rhetoric. If you don’t believe me just look at the first question that shows up in the Bible: “Where are you?” Now listen….if you’re missing one of your kids [...]
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Physical Exercise Essential in Addiction Recovery

A refrain often heard in clinical settings, hospitals and even in household kitchens before mealtimes: “Wash your hands!” Today, washing our hands is almost automatic routine, and the idea that it helps keep germs at bay and reduces the likelihood of catching a cold or virus seems obvious to us now. But both of these [...]
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Reaching Out for Additional Counseling in Step 5

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope If you are recovering from an addiction to drugs or alcohol and have followed the 12-step program, you are likely familiar with Step number 5, “Admitted to God, Ourselves, and Another Human Being the Exact Nature of our Wrongs”. This step [...]
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God’s Help in Choosing a Person to Trust

man reading Bible Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The process of recovering from an addiction is a deeply intimate and personal journey. While breaking away from the tendency to isolate is an important aspect and part of recovering, it can also be difficult to know who you can reach [...]
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