Why Opioid Addiction Treatments Should Follow a Dual Approach: Physical and Psychological

Why Opioid Addiction Treatments Should Follow a Dual Approach: Physical and Psychological

More and more Americans become addicted to pain-relieving drugs like morphine, codeine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone. As they seek and receive help, it becomes apparent which opioid rehab programs work and which do not. The results available so far suggest that the key to successfully treating opioid addiction is following a dual approach: physical and psychological….

How to Recognize and Deal with Opioid Addiction

How to Recognize and Deal with Opioid Addiction

Opioids are commonly used to provide pain relief. They diminish the number of pain signals that the body sends to the brain and alter the brain’s response to those signals. They are often prescribed to manage pain in cases involving: Toothaches Dental procedures Severe injuries Surgery Chronic, painful conditions like cancer, fibromyalgia, etc. Severe coughing Taken…