Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope When it comes to prescription-based painkillers, many individuals may be more familiar with drugs such as Oxycontin, Percocet, and more. However, as opioid based painkillers become more difficult to obtain, people seeking out these types of medications, whether for therapeutic or [...]
Of all of the types of addictions, sex addiction is one of the hardest to diagnose. After all, sexuality is an integral aspect of what it is to be human. Any amount of heroin use, for example, is clearly problematic, but there is nothing inherently wrong with sexual activity, even when it happens very frequently. [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Marketed under the brand names of Ultram, ConZip, and Ryzolt, Tramadol is an opioid based prescription drug that is typically used to treat moderate to severe pain. Tramadol functions in two main ways: 1) binding to the opioid receptors in the [...]
It takes courage to reach out for help when trying to overcome addiction. Achieving recovery takes a lot of time and effort, and not everyone can afford to put their lives on hold by joining a residential treatment program. Fortunately, there are a growing number of addiction treatment programs that take place over the internet, [...]
There’s nothing wrong with going on a little shopping spree from time to time. Impulse purchases such as a new outfit or electronic gadget can be a fun way to blow off steam and reward yourself after a particularly long and grueling work week. However, for many Americans, shopping can become an unhealthy obsession. An [...]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.