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.

Risking my Anonymity for Recovery

Beach couple laughing in love romance on travel Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, at Addiction Hope If you or a loved one has been addicted to drugs or alcohol, there is a possibility that you have also been involved with illegal issues. This can pertain to illegal use of drugs, illegally obtaining or selling drugs, financial issues, crimes and theft, DUIs [...]
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Choosing a Sponsor and Being Accountable

Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, at Addiction Hope Recovering from addiction will lead through many highs and lows as you learn to navigate through this journey. Having someone in your life who can help guide you through this process is a Sponsor. A Sponsor for addiction recovery is someone who is also a [...]
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Caffeine and the Recovering Addict

Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, at Addiction Hope For many individuals recovering from addiction, it is necessary to complete a stage of detoxification. Learning to adjust and withdraw from a substance on which the body has become dependent will be challenging, both physically and emotionally. As the recovering addict adapts to functioning without [...]
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A Nutritionist Point of View on the Vegan Lifestyle and Addiction Recovery

Contributor: Blog Contributed By Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC at Addiction Hope Veganism is a lifestyle for many individuals. This type of diet involves the abstinence of all types of animal products and foods that comes from animals, including meats, dairy, fish, poultry, and eggs. Individuals who follow a vegan diet typically avoid using other [...]
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A Nutritionist Point of View on Protein

Contributor: Blog Contributed By Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC at Addiction Hope The amount of information about nutrition available these days can be overwhelming. As a person trying to figure out how to lead a healthy lifestyle, it can be confusing knowing where to start. The basics of nutrition are actually quite simplistic, and by [...]
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