Many individuals rely heavily on caffeine to make it through the day, whether in the form of a cup of coffee, tea or even an energy drink. The quickening jolt of caffeine can be the much needed boost to function under the high pressure demands countless Americans face on an ongoing basis. Sadly, there may [...]
Blog contributed by Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, and Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC The abuse of prescription medications continues to be problematic across the United States. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 7 million persons were current users of psychotherapeutic drugs taken non-medically in 2010 [1]. Pain relievers are among the most commonly [...]
Blog post contributed by Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, and Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC As one of the most highly addictive drugs, cocaine wreaks havoc on the mind and body, even if only used once. More commonly known as “Crack”, “Charlie”, “Coke”, “Snow”, or “Bump”, cocaine is one of the most powerful nervous system stimulants and [...]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.