Contributor: Libby Lyons, MSW, LCSW, CEDS writer for Addiction Hope and Eating Disorder Hope. Prescription drug addiction is a serious concern. Because of the addiction's complexity and pervasive consequences, drug addiction treatment typically must involve many components. Some of those components focus directly on the individual's drug use; others, like employment training, focus on restoring [...]
Contributor: Libby Lyons, MSW, LCSW, CEDS writer for Addiction Hope and Eating Disorder Hope. When you are concerned that your loved one is dealing drugs, you must first realize that whether you deal or are addicted to drugs, both are using drugs. An addiction is a complex disorder characterized by compulsive drug and/or alcohol use. [...]
The problem of opiate addiction is growing every year in the U.S. Every day, an estimated 78 Americans die as a result of opioid overdose. Additionally, an estimated 2.2 million U.S. citizens suffer from an addiction to opioids, including prescription painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone and illegal drugs like heroin. As a response to this [...]
Contributor: Libby Lyons, MSW, LCSW, CEDS writer for Addiction Hope and Eating Disorder Hope. Detoxification is generally a safe process when undergone in a supervised medical setting. Since detox for certain individuals and substances can potentially be severe – and in some cases, deadly – it's not usually advised for individuals to detox on their [...]
Contributor: Libby Lyons, MSW, LCSW, CEDS writer for Addiction Hope and Eating Disorder Hope. What do you do if you feel that your roommate may have a food addiction? First you want to keep an open mind about your roommate. They may be struggling with an eating disorder, and it is important for you to [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.