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 Able to Accept Direction and Support from Loved Ones

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The struggle with addiction and substance abuse is one that takes a person on an isolated journey of suffering and pain. Because addiction and substance abuse affects an individual in multiple ways, the way out of the vicious cycle can be [...]
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Step 5: Going to Any Lengths to Free Yourself

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The Twelve-Steps for Recovery is an approach that was first integrated in the Alcoholics Anonymous support group as program for achieving recovery from alcohol abuse. Today, this method is integrated and used in a variety of treatment setting and support groups [...]
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Family Therapy for Drug Recovery

family supporting their daughter through teen substance use disorder treatment Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Addiction to drugs is more than meets the eye and what is often seen at surface level. Addiction involves the body, mind, and also impacts the lives of those involved with a person who is abusing drugs. When a person is [...]
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Mindfulness and Recovery from Street Drugs

Teen enjoying time with Dad Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Many people who have struggled with an addiction to street drugs may question their ability successfully maintain long-term recovery. Having the support of a treatment center may be particularly helpful in the initial phases of recovery, especially when there is a [...]
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Helpful Therapies for the Recovery Process from Street Drugs

Female doctor checking young woman blood pressure Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope In order to effectively address and treat the complex nature of addiction to street drugs, a collaborative and holistic approach to recovery is usually applied toward any treatment method. While varying schools of thought exist on the types of treatment to [...]
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