Traveling: Getting by without Sleep Aids

lady laying in bed in pajamas Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Whether done for work or for pleasure, traveling can be time intensive and demanding at times. No matter the distance involved, traveling can also be physically difficult to adapt to as a person adjusts to being in an alternative environment, in [...]
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Prescription Drugs and Energy Drinks

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Energy drinks of all varieties have increased in popularity, particularly among youth and teenagers. Packed with a punch of energy-inducing ingredients, energy drinks might seem like the perfect solution for getting through the day, keeping up with a busy schedule, or [...]
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Prescription Drugs and Alcohol: What Makes the Combination So Deadly?

man sitting on top of mountaiin Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Countless individuals use prescriptions drugs across the world for various reasons. Some of the most common type of prescription medications that are prescribed by physicians include: Painkillers Tranquilizers Sedation type medications Stimulants Psychotropic medications Anti-depressants Anti-anxiety medications Many individuals, in fact, [...]
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Prescription Drugs and Cold Medications

girl on guy's back Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Many over the counter substances are often purchased and used to help battle the everyday ailment of the common cold. Because of the various symptoms and discomforts associated with common colds and illnesses, over the counter products are accessed much more [...]
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Prescription Drug Abuse in Working Moms

Family sitting on a bench - Mom and dad holding hands and daughter sitting in the middle Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Countless families today depend on a dual income to help meet increasing financial demands and the rising cost of living. For many families, this means both fathers and mothers are required to work outside the home in order to support themselves [...]
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