When You Discover Your Child is an Addict
It’s our worst fear; discovering your son or daughter is an addict. What do you do? Who can you turn to? And how do you help them? The News Herald tells the harrowing story of Sharon Whisnant who had to…
Pregnant and Addicted
Pregnancy and addiction are two things that, in a perfect world, should stay far, far away from each other. But we don’t live in a perfect world; we live in the real one, which means that tragedy often goes hand-in-hand…
Raving Without Drugs
You love music. Who doesn’t? But the raves you once attended were also just as much about the drug culture and now you’ve been in recovery for a year, you’re about ready to try raving again – only, of course,…
Colorful Choices
Just 1 in 10 American adults meet the federal fruit and vegetable recommendations according to the CDC. The minimum daily intake of a combination of fruits and vegetables per day should be 5 (1/2 c) servings, yet it isn’t happening….
Food Addiction Co-occurring with Drug Addiction
In a time where physical appearance holds so much weight a lot of people develop eating disorders without even realizing. It usually begins with a minor change in diet and the desire to improve one’s physique which can lead to…
The 8 Ball And Orange Juice Diet
I don’t remember much about being 24. I do remember coming home to my husband on our one year wedding anniversary blue in the face and dying in my arms from a heroin overdose. But let me backtrack. By the…
Black Balloon Day – Remembering Overdose-Related Deaths
Oftentimes, balloons can represent happiness, joy, and even freedom; but Black Balloon Day, held annually on March 6th, represents those who have overdosed and died, and those impacted by overdose-related deaths, as well as to show support for those who…
Go Further with Food
Go Further with Food is this year’s theme for National Nutrition Month. The slogan raises the awareness of food waste in America. This timely topic has been mentioned by Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian on a recent edition of The Kitchen,…
Finding a Confidant
We’re social animals, and even at our darkest we still need to reach out to someone. A confidant is that perfect person; they listen without judgment, they might be a source of strength and good advice, and they keep your…
Sober and Healthy – Interview with Nutritionist Lisa Licavoli
Recently, we sat down with Nutritionist Lisa Licavoli to ask her opinion on how nutrition, eating disorders, and addiction recovery go hand-in-hand. She has years of experience, a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Eating disorders are a real problem that…