Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Prescription medications are much more accessible and available then one might think. If you consider the number of times, possibilities, and circumstances that a person might be given a prescription for a medication, it becomes more apparent how widespread prescription drug [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Prescription medications are some of the most common substances that are found within a household. With nearly 70 percent of Americans taking at least one prescription medication and almost 50 percent of Americans taking two or more prescription medications, the chances [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Any person who has struggled with prescription drug abuse can likely relate to the many obstacles and difficulties that come with addiction. Many individuals who battle with an addiction to prescription drug abuse suffer many consequences in several aspects of their [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope A prescription medication addiction takes a severe toll on the body and mind. When a person becomes addicted to a medication, which often becomes the primary focus of their lives. As a result of this, many other basic things are neglected, [...]
For the college student who is dealing with many new responsibilities along with lack of sleep or energy, stimulants may be commonly used and accessed as a means of increasing energy levels. Some of the most frequently used stimulants among college students include caffeine, energy drinks, and sometimes the use of drugs, both prescription 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.