Blog Contributed By: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC With the prevalence of substance abuse increasing among children and teenagers, it is important to consider practical ways in which prevention methods can be implemented. Research and national surveys have shown that nonmedical use of prescription and over-the-counter medicines remains a signification component of teenage drug use [...]
As one of the most common mental health disorders in America, depression is a reality that many people face every day. Because depression is thought to be triggered by a lack of the neurotransmitter Serotonin in the brain, drugs have been developed to essentially treat this issue, including the more well-known medication Prozac. Generally known [...]
Post Contributed By: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope From headaches to backaches, to chronic pain management or the after-effects from surgery, more medications are being prescribed and utilized for pain management. According to the National Center for Health Statistics (2006), over 75 million, or one in every four Americans, have suffered from [...]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.