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.

5 Benefits That Come from Helping Others

Group therapy session with therapist and client in foreground Mentoring a fellow addict not only helps keep the mentee sober, but also the mentor. By interacting with other people who are recovering from addiction, the recovering addict receives access to a network of like-minded individuals with a vested interest in [...]
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Sharing your Past Experiences in a Support Group

Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCL for Addiction Hope When your past has been characterized by pain and turmoil, the last thing you may want to do is revisit that history. Often times, we spend our lives escaping from a pastime that may have haunted us or caused us discomfort. If you have struggled [...]
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Parental Support Groups for Addicted Children

Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCL for Addiction Hope As a parent, there is nothing you want more in the world than to see your child healthy, happy, and thriving in life. If your child has been struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you may feel as your hopes and dreams have [...]
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Effective Addiction Group Leadership Techniques

hope Contributor: written by Vantage Point of Northwest Arkansas clinical content team member Hugh C. McBride. For both clients/patients and family members, support groups can play an indispensable role during and after the residential phase of treatment. During treatment, addiction group leadership can help clients address issues that may have led to or been impacted by [...]
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Determining the Right Support Group for Your Needs

Helping hands, care for the elderly concept Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCL for Addiction Hope Having a support group in your recovery from addiction will be an important part of your continued recovery. Being able to connect with a community of individuals who can support you through each step of your journey is fundamental to ongoing recovery and continued abstinence/sobriety. [...]
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