Breastfeeding Mothers and Alcohol Consumption: What Is Safe for Your Baby?

Breastfeeding Mothers and Alcohol Consumption: What is safe for your baby Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope Breastfeeding is an incredible opportunity for mothers to give their babies the best start in life. Numerous research studies have demonstrated how breastfeeding benefits infants, including immunological support, unsurpassed nourishment, and increased protection against a multitude of diseases. Birth Defects & Exposure to Prescription Drugs in [...]
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Celebrate Recovery & Alcoholism: How it Differs from Alcoholics Anonymous

Man In Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Sitting On A Bench With His Wife Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope Thankfully, many wonderful programs exist to support the individual in recovery from Alcoholism. Many of these support groups offer help and accountability to members on a weekly basis as well as the opportunity to collaborate with other individuals who are in recovery from alcoholism. These groups [...]
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An Interview with Bob Howell

Contributor: Bob Howell M.Ed., LCDC, CRT, Clinical Hypnotherapist, EMDR Trained, Director of Trauma Services for the Ranch at Dove Tree What drew you to the field of addiction treatment and why? I am in recovery myself. Thirty years ago this year, I was a broken man, shipwrecked on an island, mapped by isolative despair. There [...]
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Maintaining Sobriety During the Holidays and New Year

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope Working to maintain your sobriety can be challenging on a daily basis. Recovery from addiction takes constant vigilance, effort, and awareness of yourself, your thoughts/beliefs, and your surroundings. In order to protect your recovery, it is important to understand the types of scenarios and situations that [...]
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Alcohol and Prescription Medications: A Dangerous Mix

Contributor: Billie-Jo Stuto, LCSW, LCADC, CCS, Program Director, GenPsych PC A new year brings opportunity to reflect on the past and plan for the future. There are some things that people do that they may not be proud of or feel like they should know better but do them anyway. A lot of this is [...]
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