Article Contributed By: Anthony LaMorte, CEO & Founder at Recovery Choice Network There is a national epidemic of drug addiction taking place in the United States. More people are overdosing and dying from prescription narcotics. Overdose deaths from prescription painkillers have more than tripled in the last 20 years. Younger and younger teens are abusing [...]
Drug addiction during pregnancy yields devastating consequences to both mother and child. While the majority of mothers wish for nothing more than a healthy pregnancy and baby, addictions can overpower even the best of intentions if not dealt with professionally and assertively. Some mothers may become pregnant unknowingly while taking a prescription medication and other [...]
Interview Contributed By: Laura Simon-Sulzer, Certified addiction therapist, Certified coach, CEO of Custom Addiction Recovery Anonymous, LLC M.A. in addiction disorders. NAADAC (National Association of Addiction Professionals) member. NAPW (National Association of Professional Women) member. AGPA (American Group Psychotherapy Association) member. Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) member. What drew you to the field of addiction [...]
Interview Contributed By: Dirk Eldredge, CADC-I BRI-I CIP and Co-Founder of Alchemy Intervention What drew me to the field of addiction treatment? Why? Like so many others I was drawn to this field through my own recovery. Immediately after leaving 90 days of treatment I resigned from my own company and went back to college [...]
Article Contributed By: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC of Addiction Hope The use of the amphetamine based drug Adderall has been increasing among a widespread number of individuals across the nation. From the over-achieving college student bearing a stressful schedule, to the stay-at-home mom juggling a hectic routine and many people in between, Adderall seems [...]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.