Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Ephedrine, also known as ephedra or Ma Huang, is a alkaloid-based stimulant that was most commonly used for the treatment of asthma, urine-control issues, menstrual irregularities, low blood pressure, other breathing problems, nasal congestion, and some sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy. [...]
Of all of the types of addictions, sex addiction is one of the hardest to diagnose. After all, sexuality is an integral aspect of what it is to be human. Any amount of heroin use, for example, is clearly problematic, but there is nothing inherently wrong with sexual activity, even when it happens very frequently. [...]
Benzodiazepines, commonly referred to as benzos, are a class of medications used to treat conditions like anxiety, insomnia, hypertension and seizures. Benzos work by increasing the body’s level of the neurotransmitter GABA, which has a calming effect on the human central nervous system (CNS). Although benzos are routinely prescribed by doctors for legitimate medical reasons, [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Many people are more familiar with opioid drugs and the brand names of this category of medications that are frequently offered and marketed. The lesser known analgesics of the opioid drug are also important to be aware of, particularly if working [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that affects countless individuals across the globe. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death in the United States [1]. This condition is typically associated with many other complications [...]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.