Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The Twelve-Steps for Recovery is an approach that was first integrated in the Alcoholics Anonymous support group as program for achieving recovery from alcohol abuse. Today, this method is integrated and used in a variety of treatment setting and support groups [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope An addiction to street drugs typically destroys a person from the inside out. Because of the illusive nature of drug addiction as well as the contamination often involved with street drugs themselves, the physical and mental consequences of addiction are often [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Addiction to drugs is more than meets the eye and what is often seen at surface level. Addiction involves the body, mind, and also impacts the lives of those involved with a person who is abusing drugs. When a person is [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Many people who have struggled with an addiction to street drugs may question their ability successfully maintain long-term recovery. Having the support of a treatment center may be particularly helpful in the initial phases of recovery, especially when there is 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.