Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope Adolescents in recovery from addiction will have specialized needs as they heal, physically, emotionally, mentally and more. Because adolescents are still in a phase of growth and development, they will also have specific nutritional needs, especially in recovering from the effects of an addiction to [...]
Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope Addictions, whether they be to drugs, alcohol, sex, or gambling, develop and progress as a result of multiple complex factors, which include biology, genetic predisposition, environmental causes, social factors, and more. Using Addiction To Manage For some individuals, addictions become a way in which to [...]
Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope Perhaps one of the most difficult aspects about addiction is the superficial feeling of everything being controlled and manageable. For many individuals, addiction arises as a means of finding control in the midst of chaotic or disorderly circumstances. For others, addiction provides the means to [...]
Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope If you or your loved one has suffered with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you will likely find that the recovery process involves rebuilding the physical damage that has been done to the body. The good news is that with sufficient planning and treatment, [...]
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