Eating Disorders

Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse Over-the-counter drug abuse is pretty common among drug users in general but is most common in teens. Over-the-counter drug abuse is appealing to teens because the drugs that they use to get high are widely available and totally legal. Many... Learn More

Is using steroids in recovery a relapse? What are steroids? Steroids, specifically anabolic steroids, are synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones (e.g., testosterone). They promote the growth of skeletal muscle (anabolic effects) and the development of male sexual characteristics (androgenic effects) in both males and... Learn More

Drug rehab for women in Delray Beach Drug rehab for women in Delray Beach is a unique and special rehabilitation program specifically designed for the needs and wants of women. Men and women, while they may suffer from the same disease, addiction and alcoholism, many times have... Learn More

Funny Man Russell Brand Is Serious About his Recovery Russell Brand was born in Grays, Essex, England and was an only child. Brand’s parents divorced when he was very young; only six months old and he has described his childhood as being isolated and lonely. When he was seven... Learn More

In the News: Amy Winehouse’s Brother Claims “What Really Killed Her Was the Bulimia” [caption id="attachment_10992" align="aligncenter" width="478"] via wifflegif.com[/caption] In an interview with The Guardian, Amy Winehouse’s brother, Alex Winehouse, says that it was an eating disorder that killed her, rather than the drugs and alcohol. When the pop singer died on July... Learn More

What is drunkorexia? As a slang, non-medical term, Drunkorexia refers to someone who restricts food calories to make room for alcoholic drink calories. (Drunk-drinking alcohol, (ano)rexia-restricting food/calories) Others may purge their food and alcoholic drink to avoid the calories. Despite the known risks... Learn More

In the News: Smoking Alcohol Smoking alcohol is the latest trend in "alternative" ways to ingest alcohol. First came butt chugging and vodka tampons. Now, it's smoking alcohol. Smoking alcohol is an effort to gain a bigger buzz for fewer calories and many young drinkers are inhaling... Learn More

Common Drugs Used to Lose Weight Obesity is a chronic disease that affects many people. To lose weight in the long term, a person must modify their diet and engage in regular physical exercise. However, some people may require additional treatment, which is why weight loss... Learn More

Addiction News: May 20th, 2013 Understanding heroin and its hold [CBS News] Clock genes linked to depression [The Scientist] Methanol in alcohol bottle kills British backpacker [The New Zealand Herald] ADHD Drug Shows Promise for Binge Eating [Med Page Today] If you or your loved... Learn More

Addiction News: May 15th, 2013 NYC Council speaker, mayoral candidate Christine Quinn reveals struggles with bulimia, alcohol [Washington Post] Dettori: I'm ashamed I took cocaine [Independent] Chuck Muncie (who's NFL career ended due to Cocaine use) dies at 60; Saints and Chargers running back [LA Times] Illinois... Learn More

Eating Disorder and Substance Abuse Having an eating disorder and substance abuse is known as having a co-occurring disorder. When there is a co-occurring disorder along with substance abuse it can make it much harder for someone trying to stay sober to actually recover. Usually... Learn More

In the News: Was LeAnn Rimes High During Her X-Factor Performance? In the News: Was LeAnn Rimes High During Her X-Factor Performance? Last Wednesday, LeeAnn Rimes performed her hit, How Do I Live, with 13 year old X-Factor contestant Carly Rose Sonenclar. The feedback was not good. Many are criticizing Rimes and... Learn More

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