Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Dealing with the consequences of prescription drug abuse can be overwhelming. While many of the negative effects of prescription drug abuse can be reversed with professional treatment and intervention, rebuilding a life takes time, dedication, and patience. Individuals can recover from [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope For countless individuals that struggle with dementia, completing even the most basic tasks on a daily basis can be a challenge. Various things, including stroke, can cause dementia, brain trauma, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease, or other genetic defects that [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The prescription drug Adderall is a medication that is typically indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. However, as a stimulant medication, this prescription drug is commonly abused and misused for other purposes. As an amphetamine based [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Prescription drug abuse can be the result of many factors coming together, such as genetic predisposition to addictive behaviors, environmental exposures or access to prescription medications, and emotional or psychological trauma. For the individual who has endured any type of bullying, [...]
Contributor: W. Travis Stewart, LPC, NCC writer for Addiction Hope This morning I met with a group of young men enrolled in a graduate program which requires them to participate in a small group on a weekly basis. This group is focused on each student telling his life story to the group, developing personal and [...]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.