In a recent Danish study, addicts who completed the researchers’ exercise program reported improved quality of life and energy levels, better body image, and reduced drug intake. A small portion of the test group even refrained from drug use altogether in the long term. This study shows the possibility that exercise, in conjunction with other forms of treatment, can [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope College students often find themselves pressed for resources. Whether money, time, food, or sleep, college students are typically pressed with limitations in every category and forced to make the most of whatever resources they have. What about the college student who [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The struggle with an addiction to drugs or alcohol is one that results in many unwanted consequences. The good news is that recovery and treatment allows an individual to find healing and restoration, and thankfully, many of the consequences of addiction [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The struggle with an addiction to drugs or alcohol is one that brings about much shame, guilt, frustration, anger, and a myriad of other emotions. It can be difficult to convey what you are dealing with to others, even those who [...]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.