by Sandy Baker | Jun 18, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
Whatever complexities are in your life right now from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic–from being out of work to struggling with grief and fear–drug and alcohol use will only make things worse. If you find yourself just going through the motions each day,...
by Sandy Baker | May 26, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
The biggest reason to seek out drug and alcohol treatment is that doing so can save your life. Each year, an estimated 88,000 people die from alcohol-related deaths, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. In 2018, 67,367 people died from...
by Sandy Baker | May 11, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
During high-stress times, it’s easy to make bad decisions. You’re faced with worry, frustration, and an overwhelming need to find a way to feel better. For those in addiction recovery, the current pandemic is sure to create some unsettling feelings and thoughts. How...
by Sandy Baker | Apr 26, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
Addiction and Mental Health Support Are Essential Drug and alcohol addiction support is critical during COVID-19. If you or a loved one suffers from substance use disorder, getting treatment now is possible, and often necessary. Don’t put off getting addiction...
by Sandy Baker | Apr 15, 2020 | Addiction
How could you be an addict? You work or go to school. You participate in your family’s activities. You don’t think alcohol or drugs are controlling you. Yet you have to have a drink each day; you find yourself pulled in by the thought of your next pill. Addiction does...
