The media often minimizes the potential harm connected with underage drinking and irresponsible social drinking. While many celebrities, pop idols, and public figures seemingly demonstrate drinking as commonplace fun, countless individuals are vulnerable to addiction, making poor choices while under the influence, unhealthy sexual experiences, engaging in domestic violence, and many other issues possibly set [...]
E-cigarettes have quickly become the rave across the nation with promises to be less dangerous than the traditional cigarette. These battery-powered devices, which are often shaped like traditional cigarettes, utilize a heating element that vaporizes a liquid nicotine solution. As a result, nicotine is inhaled into the lungs, creating a largely odorless water vapor that [...]
Blog Contributed by Crystal Karges, MS, RDN of Addiction Hope The transition to college continues to be a vulnerable time for students, who are often undergoing several development changes. This time period can be particularly challenging as students are also faced with relocation, separation from close family and friends, financial stress, academic demands, and new peer [...]
For many individuals in recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction, the conclusion of the holidays may come with a sense of relief. The season of celebrations also brings increased stress, pressure, and angst to those who may be fighting for their recovery from substance abuse. This may be a result of encountering family members [...]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.