Anemia
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This kind of anemia is caused by not having enough iron in the diet. This is most common among women, particularly pregnant women. Treated with iron supplements and dietary changes, such as eating red meat, spinach, lentils.

Iron deficiency anemia

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Try the BRAT diet temporarily to help relieve this digestive issue caused by withdrawal from opioids or alcohol. 

Diarrhea
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This can significantly increase your cancer risk, although it can happen to anyone.

Substance use.

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This Pop Star who was once famous for shaving her head and marrying her backup dancer, admitted to excessive drinking, “dabbling” with drugs, and being a “smoker” (referring to marijuana).

Britney Spears

100

This is caused by acids from plaque bacteria breaking down tooth enamel, which can eat through enamel and the tooth will deteriorate.

Tooth decay 

200

This kind of anemia is extremely rare. Caused by a lack of Vitamin B12, which helps produce red blood cells in the bone marrow.Treated with B12 injections, supplements and dietary changes that include iron rich foods.

Pernicious anemia

200

What is the OTC brand name for psyllium, used to treat constipation?

Metamucil

200

With this type of diabetes, the body doesn’t produce enough insulin.

Type 1

200

In 2002, this British celebrity began his recovery journey and has since raised money for drug treatment programs, advocated better mental health resources, and in 2017 released the book Recovery: Freedom From Our Addictions.

Russell Brand 

200

In early recovery, these occasionally happen. May result from increased tension, stress, hunger, lack of sleep.

Headaches

300

This kind of anemia is caused by the premature destruction of red blood cells in the bloodstream. Example: Sickle-Cell anemia. Treatments may include an iron rich diet, medications or blood transfusions.

Hemolytic Anemia

300

This can be caused by opioid withdrawal, dehydration, lack of fiber, or inactivity.

Constipation

300

Which type of Hepatitis is there no vaccination available for? 

Hepatitis C

300

This Star Wars franchise star battled addiction her entire life despite her success in entertainment. Ultimately, at the time of her death she had cocaine, heroin, methadone, other opiates, alcohol, and ecstasy in her system. 

Carrie Fisher 

300

These 3 types of cancer are linked to Tobacco use. 

Lung, throat and oral cancers

400

These can be symptoms of anemia which may make one think they are having a heart attack. 

Severe chest pain and heart palpitations

400

Water is the best choice when treating this digestive issue.

Constipation. 

400

People in recovery, especially those with weakened immune systems, are more vulnerable to and should be screened for this bacterial infection.

Tuberculosis

400

One of the most famous writers of the twentieth century, this man suffered from bouts of severe anxiety and depression, which eventually contributed to his development of alcoholism.

Ernest Hemingway

400

If left untreated, this can cause stroke, heart and liver failure, kidney and eye damage, confusion and seizures. 

Hypertension

500

Anemia occurs when the red blood cells do not carry enough oxygen from this part of the body. 

Lungs

500

If you have diarrhea, you should drink these to help relieve your symptoms. 

Electrolytes/Gatorade, or juice.

500

This condition increases the likelihood of health problems including heart disease and sleep apnea.

Obesity

500

This star of 80's action movies like "Street Fighter" struggled with an addiction to cocaine and alcohol, was arrested for drunk driving, and charged with domestic violence at one point in his addiction.

Jean-Claude Van Damme

500

This life-threatening event can be prevented by a healthy diet, exercise, and avoiding alcohol and substances along with managing anxiety, diabetes and high blood pressure. 

Heart Attack/Myocardial Infarction

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