Archive Author: Sandy Baker

Veterans and the Holidays: How to Stay Sober Through Difficult Times

November 16, 2021

Veterans & the Holidays Staying sober during the holidays is complex for many people with addiction. For Veterans, it’s even…

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What Are Magic Mushrooms? Are They Addictive?

November 8, 2021

Magic mushrooms may sound harmless, but their mind-altering properties warrant concern. Sometimes called shrooms, these mushrooms contain psilocybin or psilocin….

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5 Ways Continuing Care Will Help You Stay Sober

October 24, 2021

Continuing Care Helps Perhaps you’ve already made it through detox and spent some time in residential care. You feel empowered…

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What Is PCP? How Does Addiction Form?

October 22, 2021

Phencyclidine (PCP) is an illegal street drug often sold as a white powder or sometimes a liquid. The powder is…

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5 Reasons an Alumni Program Aids in Recovery – How to Stay Connected

October 14, 2021

Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction takes time – and often continues for months and years after leaving treatment. That’s…

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What Is Kratom? Are You Addicted to It?

October 5, 2021

Kratom is not a well known substance but is gaining popularity for its psychotropic properties and as an herbal remedy…

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Investing in Professional Counseling for Mental Health

September 28, 2021

Take a step back and look at your life. Do you feel confident in your future? Do you feel content…

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What to Expect in the First Month of Sobriety

September 20, 2021

It’s time to take back your life. Once you’ve completed your first month of sobriety, you may start to feel…

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Marijuana Addiction: When Is Too Much Weed a Problem?

September 2, 2021

In many states, marijuana is now legal for medical purposes. In some, recreational use is allowed. Regardless of whether marijuana…

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Common Stimulant Drugs and Addiction

August 13, 2021

Stimulants are a type of drug that increase activity in the body, often boosting the function of the central nervous…

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