Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The struggle with an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol is a complex issue. Many individuals who find themselves addicted to a substance, whether it be street drugs, prescription medications, illicit drugs, and/or alcohol, arrived at that point due to a variety [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Whether you have suffered with an addiction or not, it can be difficult to understand the complexities that are involved with addiction recovery. You may find it hard to relate to someone who is struggling with addiction or unsure about the [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Perhaps one of the most excruciating things to observe is a loved one in your life who may be suffering with pain. Whether due to a chronic injury, disease or any ailment, chronic pain can be debilitating and hinder an individual’s [...]
Contributor: Daniel Angres, M.D., serves as the Medical Director of the Positive Sobriety Institute as well as Chief Medical Officer of RiverMend Health Addiction Services. Behind our actions is an attempt to fulfill some need. We have biological instincts that drive certain behaviors. But there is also the desire to fulfill other needs, a drive [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Pain in any form, whether physical or emotional is never an easy thing to experience. Because of the uncertainty that is often evoked with any painful occurrence, fear can also result as a side effect of pain. Whether pain results from [...]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.