Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope Addiction, whether it be to drugs or alcohol, are mental health illnesses with far-reaching consequences. Perhaps one of the more dangerous aspects of addiction is the manner in which behaviors can be disguised. Many individuals who suffer with addiction may attempt to maintain their behaviors as [...]
Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope If your spouse or significant other has been struggling with an addiction to drugs and alcohol, you have likely suffered through immense turmoil and pain alongside your loved one. Watching an addiction unfold from the outside may bring up a variety of emotions, from confusion, [...]
Blog Contributed by Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope Addictions often impact the people we love most, and those who are closest to us may suffer greatly as the result of an addiction. For individuals who have children, they may find it especially difficult to connect and reach out to their sons or [...]
Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope The consequences of substance abuse and drug or alcohol addiction are detrimental. Many individuals may not fully be aware of how their addiction problem will impact them or their loved ones. In other situations, a family member with an addiction problem may attempt to maintain [...]
Contributed by: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope Addiction is a reality that many people face on a daily basis. Whether there is someone in your immediate family or circle of friends that has struggled with addiction, you have likely encountered the damaging effects of substance abuse. Even beyond your immediate circle, addictions [...]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.