Different issues during recovery
Harm reduction strategies reduce fentanyl overdoses through education, naloxone access, supervised consumption sites, and safer drug use practices. While they help lower overdose deaths, they also face ethical concerns about enabling drug use. Effective self-management, family support, and community resources are crucial for empowering individuals and ensuring access to prevention and recovery services, offering a … Read more
Weight loss medications, while designed for obesity, are being explored for managing alcoholism, particularly for individuals facing both alcohol use disorder and weight issues. These medications may help reduce cravings and improve impulse control, but their use raises ethical concerns, such as dependency and misuse. Effective treatment requires more than medication, with self-management strategies, family … Read more
Discrimination against Medication-Assisted Therapy (MAT) in the judicial system, particularly in parental custody cases, poses challenges for individuals in recovery. MAT’s proven effectiveness is often overshadowed by stigma and misunderstanding, leading to unfair treatment. Addressing this requires family support, community resources, and advocacy to reduce stigma and ensure equitable treatment for those using MAT. Breaking … Read more
Fear of opioid use among healthcare providers, fueled by concerns about addiction, misuse, and legal issues, can lead to overly cautious prescribing, resulting in inadequate pain management and poor patient outcomes. This fear is driven by opioid stigma, rising overdose rates, and strict regulations. To address it, providers can follow evidence-based guidelines, explore alternatives, and … Read more
Reactive abuse occurs when a victim of abuse responds with aggression, potentially leading to addiction. Emotional regulation, therapy, family support, and community resources can help break the cycle and aid recovery. Understanding Reactive Abuse in Addiction: A Complex Cycle Reactive abuse in the context of addiction refers to a situation where an individual who is … Read more
Neuro-electric therapy, including treatments like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), is an emerging approach to addiction therapy that uses magnetic fields to stimulate brain areas involved in addiction. While it offers benefits like being non-invasive and potentially reducing cravings, it has drawbacks such as cost, limited availability, and a need for more research on long-term effects. … Read more
Dependence and addiction are related but distinct conditions involving substance misuse. Dependence refers to physical or psychological reliance, while addiction includes compulsive use despite negative consequences. Signs of dependence include tolerance and withdrawal symptoms, while addiction involves loss of control and persistent use despite harm. Preventing addiction requires self-management strategies like setting boundaries, healthy coping … Read more
When discussing ways to support personal and professional growth, two approaches often come into play: enabling and empowering. Both methods aim to help individuals and groups overcome challenges, but work differently. Understanding these differences is crucial for selecting the appropriate method for each situation. Enabling typically means offering immediate help that removes obstacles. It often … Read more
Suboxone and Methadone ease opioid withdrawal and cravings. Methadone, a full agonist, is dispensed at clinics, while Suboxone, a partial agonist with lower misuse risk, can be prescribed for home use. This blog examines the benefits and drawbacks of this approach. Overview of Treatment Options What is Suboxone? Suboxone is a partial opioid agonist that … Read more
Cognitive control is the brain’s ability to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, essential for overcoming addiction. It involves neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin that impact decision-making and impulse control. Key behaviors include self-regulation and goal setting. Self-management strategies, such as mindfulness and coping skills, strengthen cognitive control during recovery. Family support, through a nurturing environment … Read more