Archive Author: Sandy Baker

Drug Addiction Treatment for Corporate Employees – Why and How to Get Help

October 10, 2020

In the 1940s and 1950s, it was common for a stiff drink to be a component of any business negotiation….

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What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Is It Right for You?

September 22, 2020

A variety of drug and alcohol treatment programs exist. Each one is a bit different from the next based on…

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Have You Relapsed Thanks to COVID? What to Do Now

September 9, 2020

COVID-19 has changed so much of your life. Relationships, finances, work, and even self-confidence may be different now. Extra stressors…

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How Can I Help My Adult Child with Drug or Alcohol Addiction?

September 3, 2020

Helping their children through difficult times is what parents do. While parents may hope that their children will stop needing…

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Coping with Stress at Work in Changing Economic Conditions

August 20, 2020

It is hard to know what tomorrow brings. During the pandemic, the future feels even more unsure. If you, like…

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How Alcohol Use Disorder Occurs & What Happens During Detox

August 5, 2020

Addiction creates dependency, a situation in which your brain’s chemistry is altered. When this happens, a person loses the ability…

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Professional Drug Treatment – When Doctors in High-Stress Situations Need Help

July 23, 2020

Times are difficult for many people. It’s unclear when the pandemic will end. Doctors and first responders who work with…

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What Is Holistic Treatment & When Is It Useful?

July 13, 2020

Does holistic treatment for drug addiction work? For many people, the answer is yes. When combined with professional medical care…

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7 Symptoms of Prescription Drug Abuse

June 24, 2020

Medications are an important part of our healthcare. You shouldn’t stop taking them unless your doctor tells you to. Yet,…

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Co-Occurring Disorders: Ways Addiction and Mental Illness Feed Each Other

June 18, 2020

About half of those who have mental health disorders also face substance use disorders, according to the National Institute on…

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