When many people think of substance abuse, it is easy to assume the many stigmas that are associated with addiction; such as a person has a lack of self control. However, there is much more that substance abuse addiction than meets the eye, and a variety of complex factors are likely to influence the development [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, between 26.4 million and 36 million people worldwide abuse opioids, with an estimated 2.1 million people in the United States suffering from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers [1]. It [...]
Dealing with the common cold can be a burdensome annoyance, especially when there may be limited options in terms of how to treat and manage symptoms. A visit to the doctor may or may not result in a prescription to help treat the cold, but many common colds require rest, adequate hydration, and time for [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Whether you have had one roommate for a short period of time or have lived with the same roommate for years, each of your living habits likely impacts each other in one form or another. Even if you and your roommate [...]
If you find that you have become addicted or dependent to medications, whether over the counter or prescribed, the steps to healing are the same. It’s not uncommon that the addicted brain will continue to spew the mantra “You don’t need anyone! No one will understand! They will only judge you, and you don’t need [...]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.