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How Is Pain Managed for People in Recovery for Addiction?

Pain Management for Recovering Addicts Many people who suffer from chronic pain are prescribed opiates to treat their condition by reducing pain and improving mobility. If they begin abusing opioids…

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Addiction Treatment for People With Chronic Pain

Opioids and Chronic Pain Because opiates can effectively treat chronic pain, they are often prescribed to the individual who has that condition. Chronic pain is a widespread condition that affects…

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The Risk of Accidental Overdoses and Chronic Pain

Accidental Overdoses in People With Chronic Pain Accidental overdoses and chronic pain are two things that can unfortunately go hand-in-hand. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) up…

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The Link Between Chronic Pain and Opioid Addiction

What Are Opioids? Opioids are effective for treating moderate to severe pain, especially chronic pain. But, when taken for the long-term, the risks of becoming addicted to the painkillers increases…

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What Are the Most Common Causes of Chronic Pain?

What Are The Most Common Causes Of Chronic Pain? Research indicates that anywhere from 25% to 50% of American adults will suffer from chronic pain at one time or another….

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Enabling the Addict

Note: This post on enabling the addict is once again from our contributor B.H. and it explores her experience with her son’s addiction.  What Does It Mean to Be Enabling…

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Treatment Approaches for Chronic Pain

How Is Chronic Pain Treated And What Are Pain Management Approaches? Chronic pain is the leading cause of long-term disabilities and is the most common cause for people to access…

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The Five Most Common Types of Chronic Pain

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, pain affects more Americans than cancer, heart disease, and diabetes all combined. Approximately one out of every four Americans, which is 76.2…

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Self-Care When You Love An Addict

Note: This is from contributor B.H. who regularly shares her stories as she’s gone through her son’s addiction and recovery journey.  The Importance of Self-Care when Your Child is Addicted…

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The Inevitable Worry of a Parent

Note: This is from contributing writer B.H. and it highlights her struggles and the worry and anxiety she has felt throughout her son’s journey with addiction and recovery.  Many parents…

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