Contributor: Heather Purdin, M.Ed., RYT, writer for Addiction Hope Heart racing, mind pacing even faster. Oh, I remember walking into my very first support group! “Will they like me? What am I supposed to say? I’m so embarrassed.” Luckily, I was welcomed with absolute compassion. If you have decided to attend a support group, I [...]
Contributor: Blog Contributed By Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC at Addiction Hope As a mother, choosing recovery and abstinence from substance abuse is a phenomenal and empowering decision, both for you and your child. If you have been recently pregnant and are now nursing your baby, your choice to remain in recovery is one that [...]
Contributor: Blog Contributed By Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC at Addiction Hope For the athlete struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, recovery can feel like a complex and overwhelming journey. If you have been training and/or competing as an athlete while dealing with an addition, you have likely suffered with a number of [...]
Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope Pregnancy is a beautiful time during a woman’s life, one that comes with great care and responsibility. Maintaining recovery from addiction while pregnant can add to the challenges that might be faced, but the reward of bringing a healthy baby into the world is a [...]
Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope Nutrition can get a confusing topic for many individuals, no matter your walk of life or background. Thanks to the vast amount of information swirling on the internet and via media, there is an abundance of misinformation that can make it even more difficult to [...]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.