Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCL for Addiction Hope When your past has been characterized by pain and turmoil, the last thing you may want to do is revisit that history. Often times, we spend our lives escaping from a pastime that may have haunted us or caused us discomfort. If you have struggled [...]
Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCL for Addiction Hope Addictions arise and develop as a result of many factors that interplay together. Depending on the person and their individual experiences, an addition to drugs can mean a multitude of things, including comfort, distraction, indulgence, escape, and more. Some people may come to find their [...]
Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCL for Addiction Hope As a parent, there is nothing you want more in the world than to see your child healthy, happy, and thriving in life. If your child has been struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you may feel as your hopes and dreams have [...]
Contributor: written by Vantage Point of Northwest Arkansas clinical content team member Hugh C. McBride. For both clients/patients and family members, support groups can play an indispensable role during and after the residential phase of treatment. During treatment, addiction group leadership can help clients address issues that may have led to or been impacted by [...]
Contributor: Rachael Mattice is the Content Manager for Sovereign Health Group, an addiction, mental health and dual diagnosis treatment provider. Rachael received her bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication from Purdue University. Teenagers who leave treatment programs early often relapse within a very short time period. They often leave treatment without completing a personal [...]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.