Archive Author: Sandy Baker

Is Drunk Driving a Sign of Addiction?

December 29, 2021

Not every person who gets behind the wheel intoxicated has an addiction. However, drunk driving is a strong indication that…

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Women and Substance Abuse Treatment: How to Get Help

December 20, 2021

Substance abuse disorder impacts millions of women each year. It’s estimated that 8.4 million women over age 18 in the…

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Addiction to Codeine

December 13, 2021

What Is Codeine? Codeine is a powerful prescription medication often used to treat pain. Though less potent than other forms…

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What Is the Long-Term Outlook for a Person with Untreated Addiction?

November 30, 2021

Drug and alcohol addiction is a chronic condition. While it is possible to overcome the effects of addiction and enter…

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Trauma Therapy: What Can Make the Pain Better?

November 21, 2021

Trauma can happen to anyone. When it does, it changes the course of a life, leading to painful memories, a…

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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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