Signs of a Healthy Relationship in Addiction Recovery

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Many lines and boundaries are often crossed when under the influence of drugs or alcohol. For the individual who struggles with addiction, understanding the components of a healthy relationship can often become a blur. Through the addiction recovery process, a person [...]
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Peeling Back the Layers of Self-Justification

Man sharing problems with psychologist Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope As human beings, we are complex by nature. We are dynamic creatures that embody emotions, cognition, hopes, desires, aspirations and more. The experiences in our lives shape that we are and influence the essence of our being. For the individual who [...]
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A Dad’s Perspective on Legalizing Marijuana

Family sitting on the bench Contributor: Baxter Ekern, MA, Vice President of Addiction Hope My name is Baxter, and I am the dad of an 11 year old boy. I am trying to teach him right from wrong, how to take pride in doing a good job, and trying to explain why he has to make his bed and clean [...]
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Using Nutrition to Rebuild from Physical Complications of Drug Addiction

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Drug addiction involves severe and detrimental consequences that impact a person in multiple ways, including their mind, body, and overall ability to thrive in life. Depending on the chronic nature of a drug addiction, a person dealing with substance abuse might [...]
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Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy After Drug Addiction

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Pregnancy is a unique and incredible time for both mother and growing baby. Pregnancy is also a vulnerable time in that there many aspects that should be carefully approached in order to ensure the health of the mother, baby, and dad. [...]
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