by Sandy Baker | Apr 14, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
Making the decision to get help for drug and alcohol addiction is a challenge. Once you do, you’ll find yourself working through a set of treatments, rebuilding relationships, and healing your body and brain. It takes time, but when you enter this process, you gain...
by Sandy Baker | Mar 24, 2021 | Addiction, Intervention
An intervention is a necessary step in the decision-making process for some men and women who need treatment for substance use disorder. When used, an intervention can provide a way for family members to encourage a loved one to seek help. A successful intervention...
by Sandy Baker | Feb 15, 2021 | Addiction
Many people recognize the devastation that addiction can cause. Even so, they may use certain words or phrases that contribute to the stigma behind addiction. Most people don’t intend to harm; often, we just don’t recognize the negative impact certain phrases or words...
by Sandy Baker | Jan 26, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
Setting a goal isn’t too challenging. Working to meet that goal could be. In addiction recovery, goals are the backbone of your long-term success. View them as steps. Addiction recovery goals are measurable and attainable steps that take you closer to your lifelong...
by Sandy Baker | Dec 8, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
Opioid Addiction Is a Real Danger You’re hurt in an accident that requires a surgical procedure. As you start healing, the pain is incredible. Your doctor prescribes strong pain medications, but even after using them for a few months, you still feel intense pain if...
