- by Sandy Baker
Addiction is a treatable condition, but there is no way to cure it. If you are a family member watching a loved one struggle or you are battling addiction personally,...
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- by Sandy Baker
Opioids are a powerful pain reliever. In acute pain situations, such as surgeries, broken bones, or painful wounds, the use of opioids can provide relief. Yet uncontrolled, unmonitored, and overuse...
- by Sandy Baker
Addiction can begin at a young age when the brain is the most susceptible to influence from substances. Even young adults who are in their late teens and early twenties...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Something is off with your loved one, but you aren’t sure exactly what is causing the problem. If you have not received training in detecting the signs of addiction, it...
- by Sandy Baker
It is never wise to mix drugs and alcohol, as doing so can cause numerous interactions and, potentially, overdose. Consider Ritalin, a prescription drug used to treat a variety of...
- by Sandy Baker
Often easy to get, tianeptine, also known as gas station heroin, is one of the risky drugs impacting people today. This substance offers an opioid-like effect, meaning it may help...
- by Sandy Baker
Opioids are a powerful pain medication often necessary for serious injury, surgery, or other painful conditions. Today, doctors are working to prescribe medications that are less addictive, but they still...
- by Lauren Solomon
My sister had been smoking pot since she was 13. She’s in her forties now. Quitting was a lot harder than she thought it would be. It took some time–and...
