Contributed by Staff Writer for Addiction Hope and Eating Disorder Hope. Substance use continues to be a public health epidemic internationally. In the United States, approximately 4 million families are affected by addiction [1]. In Canada during any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians experience an addiction or mental illness issue [2]. Because trends in [...]
Contributed by Stephanie Sands, BSc, writer for Eating Disorder Hope and Addiction Hope. Recently popularized by television shows like "Intervention," staging a meeting with family, friends and addiction specialists for a loved one struggling with drug addiction seems like a good idea in theory. The purpose of an intervention is to help convince the addicted [...]
Contributed by Paul Loosemore, MA, PLPC, writer for Addiction Hope. When you are looking to upgrade your career skills, or even to figure out how to play the piano, you are best served to find a coach or teacher to illuminate the path forward. This includes discovering avenues you had never considered before: the hidden [...]
A variety of treatment program options exist across the country to address specific issues that teenage boys may be facing, such as substance abuse, behavioral or psychological issues, and learning disabilities. Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the disorder and the presence of co-morbid conditions. Some teenage boys affected by these conditions may [...]
The stereotype about pornography addiction is that it is an issue only faced by men. Recent research, however, is beginning to show that women are just as susceptible to developing an unhealthy relationship with pornography as men are. One study found that of all the women surveyed, 17 percent considered themselves to be addicted to [...]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.