Archive Author: Sandy Baker

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a serious, life-threatening condition. It often starts with the use of these highly potent painkillers…

The most commonly misused drugs are also those that carry a high risk of dependence. These are substances that carry…

Being a volunteer is one of the best ways to give back, but it may also help you maintain your…

Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), severe depression, and substance use disorders (SUD) can benefit from addiction treatment programs…

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) can happen to anyone who drinks consistently. For those in the military, especially those in combat…

Drug addiction is a chronic disease. That means it doesn’t go away fully, no matter how much treatment you receive….

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a common form of talk therapy used in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. It’s a…

What is the best treatment for substance use disorder (SUD)? There is no single best treatment for SUD that applies…

An overdose occurs when a person uses so much of a substance that it causes their nervous system to shut…

Did you know that some of the products on the checkout counter at the gas station can be habit-forming drugs…