Contributor: Baxter Ekern, MBA, Vice President of Addiction Hope In the United States, marijuana is now legal for medical use in 23 states, and it is legal for recreational use in Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Colorado. Alcohol is legal virtually everywhere. So, what is so bad about smoking pot and drinking alcohol at the same [...]
Written by: Paul Pound LPC, LCADC, ACS Is your life an illusion? Have you been psychologically full of the future or filled with regret of the past? If your mind has been living in the past or future, which does not exist, then you have been living an illusion made up by the imagination of [...]
When drinking is involved, whether it is for a celebratory event, gathering with family or friends, over dinner, or whatever the occasion, the last thing that is likely on the mind of drinkers is how Alcohol Impacts the Brain. Sure, the effects may be felt, such as feeling “tipsy”, or having a hangover. Aside from [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope What possible connections exist between binge drinking and eating disorders? The reality is that many individuals who suffering with eating disorders also struggle with alcohol abuse. “Drunkorexia” is termed to define the combination of eating disordered behaviors, such as self-starvation, bingeing and/or purging, with alcohol abuse [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope Vacation. The word itself brings with it a sense of relaxation, a vision that involves lounging on white, beachy sand, perhaps with a drink or two in hand. What if you are a recovering alcoholic? The typical vacation scenario can suddenly become problematic, even stressful, if [...]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.