- by Sandy Baker
Stress is everywhere. It’s likely part of your everyday life. Some research shows that 30 to 50% of the population experienced significant psychological stress on a routine basis. It’s not...
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Addiction
- by Sandy Baker
Methamphetamine, or meth, is a dangerous, highly addictive substance. It works as a central nervous system stimulant, meaning it causes your brain to work overtime, often creating a significant risk...
- by Sandy Baker
Opioids are a classification of controlled substances that can be highly effective at controlling pain. Yet, they carry a very high risk of misuse and the development of addiction and...
- by Sandy Baker
Fentanyl is one of the most devastating drugs. Though it is an approved prescription-strength painkiller, it is highly regulated because it has a high risk of causing addiction and dependency.It...
- by Sandy Baker
Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a type of medication used to treat anxiety and other mental health conditions. They work to slow the function of the central nervous system. Used too...
- by Sandy Baker
Drug addiction, more appropriately called substance use disorder (SUD), is a condition impacting the function of the brain. It leads to an inability to control the use of a substance,...
- by Sandy Baker
Alcohol addiction is a chronic condition, one that infiltrates your life and remains there, pushing its way into your thoughts often. A person with alcohol use disorder (AUD) can obtain...
- by Sandy Baker
Dual diagnosis refers to a person facing a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder (SUD). It is not uncommon for those battling addiction to have an undiagnosed mental...
- by Sandy Baker
There are many signs of addiction. Most often, we think about these as physical indications. A person is using more of a substance than ever and going through withdrawal when...
- by Sandy Baker
Many steps exist in building substance use disorder (SUD) recovery success. You need the right team of professionals to help you. You need a healthy diet and support for mental...
