The problem of opiate addiction is growing every year in the U.S. Every day, an estimated 78 Americans die as a result of opioid overdose. Additionally, an estimated 2.2 million U.S. citizens suffer from an addiction to opioids, including prescription painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone and illegal drugs like heroin. As a response to this [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic renal disease, is a condition that affects countless of individuals across the globe. With chronic kidney disease, an individual suffers damage to their kidneys, which compromises the function of these critical organs in the [...]
Working with a client who has an addiction and co-occurring eating disorder can be a challenge. The therapist, depending on the severity of either issue will need to focus on the most life threatening disorder first. A study through the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) showed that up to one half of [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that can occur in individuals of all ages and irrespective of gender. According to the National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association, approximately 10 million Americans struggle with fibromyalgia, with more women being impacted by this [...]
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 [...]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.