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.

Rebuilding a Sober Life: Reestablishing Parental Boundaries in Recovery

Father and child son stnading on a beach in shallow sea water. Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope If you are a parent who has suffered with addiction, you have likely faced many obstacles and challenges with your own children through your journey. Through your struggles, you have likely faced a separation in your relationship with your children, whether [...]
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Rebuilding a Sober Life: One Day at a Time

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Rebuilding your life after an addiction is something that happens gradually, day by day. While there may be a sense of urgency to get back to the life you once had, it is important to understand that recovery is a lifelong [...]
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Mindfulness for Approaching Anxiety after Addiction

Young female student sitting near a tree and studying. Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope For many individuals, addictive behaviors stem from or occur with underlying disorders. This might include mood disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorders. For some people, an addiction may arise as a means of coping with a co-occurring mental illness [...]
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Learning Coping Mechanisms for Dealing with Stress after Addiction

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope For the person struggling with an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, an addiction can become a way of avoiding complicated situations or overwhelming feelings and emotions. Life often comes with many complexities and hardships, and for some individuals, an addiction is [...]
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Learning How to Live on Your Own after an Addiction

man with beard sitting on bed at home Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Life with an addiction can be truly debilitating. As your time, energy and resources become preoccupied with addictive behaviors, other important areas of your life will typically be placed on the backburner. This includes everything from your career, home life, relationships [...]
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