Recovering The SelfA Journal of Hope and Healing

Addiction

5 Steps for Effectively Dealing with a Shopping Addiction

Guest Blogger: Dixie Somers A shopping addiction is a serious problem in America. Shopping can be a way to cope with stress or feel a momentary high, which …

Going Dry: Self-Help for Alcohol Abuse

Guest Blogger: Stephanie Hamilton As anyone who has been addicted to alcohol knows quite well, overcoming this type of dependence can be a very difficult …

Rehab and Afterward – What You Can Expect for Your Loved One

Guest Blogger: Annabelle Smyth  Addiction is a thief that comes in the night and takes all the light and joy from life. It not only robs the person with the …

5 Signs Your Teen is Doing Drugs and How to Help

Guest Blogger: Dixie Somers Drug abuse is frequently manifested by warning indicators, but many parents fail to notice these signs since they are often …

Teens' Alcoholism: How to Turn Their Back on Alcohol

Guest Blogger: Sarah Del Rosario It is not easy for teens make the transition from childhood to adulthood. Sometimes issues like drug and alcohol abuse arise. …

The Impact of Smoking and Ways to Overcome It Successfully

Guest Blogger: Angela Paul Tobacco was introduced in Europe during the 15th century. Tobacco smoke has around 400 chemical elements present in it. The harmful …

How Your Recovery May be Affecting Your Family

Guest Blogger: Kay Winders  The recovery process is a long road back to health and wellness. It’s an ongoing process that will require hard work long …

Addiction Does Not Just Affect the Addict, It Affects Whole Families

Guest Blogger: Stacy Freeman  Those who start using drugs and eventually become addicted usually start out as people with a problem they cannot deal with. It …

Is Your Teen Using? How to Talk to Them

Guest Blogger: Jeanie Barcus Children depend on their parents for lots of things; however, one of the most important things that children depend on their …

How it Happens: The Process of Addiction

Guest Blogger: Lyndsi Decke The effects of addiction are well known. From physical and psychological damage to personal and professional difficulties, …

Common Reasons for Addiction Relapse

Guest Blogger: Mark Davis If you have ever struggled with addiction or have a friend or family member who has, you know just how difficult recovery can be. …

How Drug Addiction Affects the Family

Guest Blogger: Amie Siegle You often hear of the evils associated with drug and alcohol abuse. You hear the horror stories of how these people live their lives …

What to Expect during an Addiction Treatment Program

Guest Blogger: Donna Marshall More than 23 million people in the world are addicted to drugs and alcohol. Addiction can develop in people of all ages, races, …

Encouraging Your Loved One to Enter Addiction Treatment

Guest Blogger: Jezebel Lake When you have decided that your loved one must seek help for his/her addiction as soon as possible, you will need to carefully plan …

The Truth about Inhalants

Guest Blogger: Gregg Gustafson A responsible parent would never keep prescription or illicit drugs around the house within arm’s reach of their children. …

Alternative Substance Abuse Recovery Methods

Guest Blogger: Jenn Pedde Substance abuse is a severe problem. It can take many forms and can be devastating to individuals, their friends and their family. …

New Beginnings… Beginning Again!

Guest Blogger: Barbara Sinor, Ph.D. We all know that New Beginnings can happen in an instant. By giving ourselves permission to begin a new day, a new path, a …

Are you ready to take an Imprint Journey?

Author and addictions therapist Liliane Desjardins takes us on a journey to discover where our persistent attitudes and habits come

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