When most of us hear the word “addiction” the first thing that comes to mind is likely drug or alcohol abuse. Until very recently, the concept of addiction was exclusively tied to chemical dependence. It was believed that someone could become addicted to opiates, nicotine, cocaine, and other mind altering substances, but compulsive behaviors, such [...]
For the last three decades, the NCADD has utilized April as Alcohol Awareness Month to help fight against the social stigma attached to alcoholism, as well as to spread awareness of the health consequences brought about by excessive drinking. Too many people living with alcoholism suffer in silence. They need to know that their addiction [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The brand name medicine Benadryl is an over-the-counter substance used for the treatment of allergies, cold symptoms, hay fever and insomnia. Also known as Diphenhydramine, this antihistamine can be used topically for the treatment of itching, minor cuts, burns, etc., and [...]
Contributor: Paul Loosemore, MA, PCLC, and writer for Addiction Hope. If you are reading this article, you are probably feeling anxiety, concern, confusion, fear or any number of unpleasant emotions. Suspecting a sexual addiction in your partner is a painful thing to confront. The pain of betrayal will be felt and the pressure to find [...]
Contributor: Paul Loosemore, MA, PCLC, and writer for Addiction Hope. Yes, pornography addiction will have impacted the entire family. Don’t give up ready yet—once you understand how the family is impacted, you have a good start in recovery. This article outlines difficult impacts on the family, and then critical parts of a family’s recovery plan. [...]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.