Recovering The SelfA Journal of Hope and Healing

Addiction

Here’s How Eating the Right Foods Can Help You Recover from Addiction

by Tiffani Wroe Alcohol and drug addiction can harm the body in so many ways, and one of those ways is by causing malnutrition. Heavy substance abusers often …

3 Important Steps to Get Off Heroin

by Greg Morrison My name is Greg Morrison and I’m an ex heroin addict. I have been off of heroin for about 8 years now, and off methadone for almost 6 years. …

4 Essential Stages of Alcohol Addiction Rehabilitation

by Chris Jansen When it comes to selecting a rehab centre, you need to make informed decisions based on the specific conditions. These centres help the addicts …

Is Drug Addiction a Mental Illness? How to Find Hope

by Aerin Ogden Is addiction a mental illness? There is no official answer stamped with a seal of authority; however, there is an abundance of strong evidence …

Tips for Recovering from Your Alcohol Addiction

by John Michelson There are plenty of people who drink alcohol on a weekly and even daily basis. This might not seem like a huge problem. However, it could be. …

Causes of Gambling Addiction in Seniors

by Lindsay Engle In 2016, almost 10 million people in the United States suffered from an addiction to gambling. Now that we have electronic devices, we can …

Is Vivitrol the Best Option for Opioid Withdrawal?

by Matthew Boyle Once you’ve decided to live a life free from drugs and alcohol, you may want to consider asking a clinical professional about medication …

The Benefits of Digital Detox

by Ann Harrison Do you feel as if you have to have your devices with you at all times? Are you addicted to your smart phones and computers? Why not try a bit …

6 Reasons People Are Afraid to Go to Rehab

by Trevor McDonald What do you do when you know you have a problem, but you’re not sure whether getting help is scarier than living with your demons? This is …

Positive Life Changes Can Trigger Addiction

by Alek Sabin Addiction is a behavioral disease that can strike at any moment in life. Nobody ever plans to become an addict, but that’s not the point of …

The Story I Heard in Jail that Inspired Me to Walk the Path to Recovery

by Andrew Macia “Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” – Carl Bard People often …

Importance of Family Support in Recovery

by Brigette Dumas When someone struggles with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, the disease of addiction can affect everyone surrounding that person. During …

The Complicated Psychology Of “Hitting Rock Bottom”

The Complicated Psychology Of “Hitting Rock Bottom” By Megan Grant Life’s greatest moments wouldn’t exist without experiencing their …

Completely Quitting an Opiate Addiction

by William Weiss Opiate drugs are typically prescribed to people as a means of treating some form of acute pain. The natural effects that opiates have of …

Best Ways to Fight Temptation for Drug Addicts

by Ben Emerling Buried deep down in the subconscious of an addict is a voice saying “Go for it. It will be different this time.” My favorite analogy for …

Give Your Family the Greatest Gift This Year – Your Recovery

by Bill Weiss Drug and alcohol addicts are often given a specific stereotype. The truth of the matter is that an addict can be a successful business …

Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction Have Reached Epidemic Proportions

by Dr. Dina Macaluso Drug abuse and addiction tend to be associated with street drugs and club drugs, such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. It’s …

Understanding Addiction: When It Isn’t Just a Choice

by Maurine Anderson The word “addiction” is surrounded by a myriad of myths and misconceptions, and research as to why and how addiction starts is …

Ways Addiction Recovery Can Foster a Successful Career

by Per Wickstrom Addiction recovery is an ongoing course of action.  No one just beats addiction at a rehab center and never has to work at their recovery …

Eastern Wisdom Western Soul – free bonus materials with purchase

Today is the day Eastern Wisdom Western Soul by Richard Singer is being released. This book simply and compassionately guides you to a life filled with …

Alcohol & Drug Temptations: How to Stay on Track During & After College

by Per Wickstrom College students are more than twice as likely to abuse drugs and alcohol compared to their peers who are not in college. Having struggled …

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