Anabolic Steroid Use Among College Wrestlers

anabolic-steroid-use-among-wrestlers Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Collegiate sports allow students the opportunity to grow, develop and challenge themselves in multiple ways.  Some athletes might have the opportunity to participate in sports during their college years, which can change their experience as a student – either for the [...]
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Step 7: Humility Before Change

humility-before-change Contributor:  W. Travis Stewart, LPC, NCC writer for Addiction Hope In his book Inside Out, Christian Psychologist Larry Crabb tells of a man who came to him for counseling. At the beginning of the session the client had an urgent request: “I want to feel better quick.” I paused for a moment, then replied, “I [...]
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Commonly Abused Stimulants Among Athletes

abused-substances-among-athletes Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope For many athletes, participating at the collegiate level elevates the sport to a whole new dimension.  Student athletes that have the opportunity to compete at a collegiate level have typically dedicated much of their time and effort for training and preparation.  [...]
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Detoxing During College: Will I Still Make It Through School? 

Boy Hungover After Using Alcohol And Marijuana _ Addiction Hope Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Living under the influence of drugs or alcohol is more like surviving one day to the next.  College students who struggle with an addiction to drugs and alcohol likely struggle with a multitude of complications, including trying to keep up academically [...]
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Being a Drug Dealer while in College

College Student Buying Cocaine Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope College students may find themselves in the most unexpected places and situations during their time spent on campus – either intentionally or unintentionally.  For some students, this may involve distributing and/or selling drugs and substances to other students and the surrounding [...]
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