Recovery from an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol is a process that involves learning healthier coping mechanisms and reestablishing habits that support health and sobriety. Living under the influence of drugs and alcohol is counterproductive to self-care, as a person often neglects basic needs in pursuit of the substance to which one is addicted. One important [...]
The idea of going “smokeless” by participating in vaping may seem like a harmless decision, but the reality of the Dangers of Vaping associated with this behavior are quite concerning. Though vaping may seem a positive alternative to smoking cigarettes, this decision does not come without its own set of consequences. There are many misconceptions [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope When under the influence of drugs or alcohol, people can make choices and decisions that inevitably lead to dangerous and detrimental consequences. In social situations that involve large groups of people, the rampant use of drugs and alcohol can create an [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope For countless individuals, the issue of date rape is a startling reality that can bring about devastating consequences. Increasing awareness about date rape can support victims in finding resources for healing in addition to helping others know how to protect themselves [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope As a college student, the struggle with an addiction to drugs or alcohol can create many complicated issues and consequences. Whether your addiction developed prior to attending college, during your time as a college student, or if you have suffered a [...]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.