Archive Author: Sandy Baker

Alcohol Consumption & COVID-19: Why Now Is the Time to Get Help

August 4, 2021

It’s been quite a year. Locked away from family and friends, you’ve spent your time watching the news and reading…

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The Health Benefits of Nature in Addiction Recovery

July 19, 2021

Imagine a stressful day at work, where you feel as though you are surrounded by one painful encounter after another….

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Helping Your Loved One With Meth Addiction

June 28, 2021

Could your son or daughter, spouse, or other loved one be using methamphetamine (meth)? Meth is highly addictive, and its…

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What Are Bath Salts?

June 9, 2021

Synthetic cathinones, or bath salts, are a type of drug classification describing lab-made chemicals. These chemicals are similar to cathinone,…

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Opioid Overdose Hospitalizations Grew During the Pandemic – What Can You Do?

May 30, 2021

COVID-19 created turmoil for most people. It locked down schools, shuttered jobs, and put everyday life on hold. Yet, for…

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What Are Benzos, and How Does Addiction Form?

May 16, 2021

Benzodiazepines (benzos) are sedatives often prescribed by doctors to treat conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and seizures. They create a…

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Childhood Trauma and Addiction – Why There’s a Link

April 30, 2021

Can what happened to you as a child cause you to use drugs or alcohol now? Growing evidence indicates that…

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Oxycodone Addiction and Risks

April 14, 2021

  Oxycodone is a powerful opioid painkiller. It is often used as a way to treat severe pain after a…

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Addiction to Xanax

March 25, 2021

Xanax is a type of benzodiazepine. This prescription medication is typically used to treat insomnia and anxiety disorders. Xanax is…

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5 Reasons Professional Detox and Residential Treatment Are Critical to Recovery

March 19, 2021

Making the decision to get help for drug and alcohol addiction often starts with understanding the options for care. While…

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