Pain and Addiction:
Opioids are risky for people in recovery, but uncontrolled pain is also a serious relapse trigger. Fortunately, non-opioid based forms of pain management can provide significant relief.
Opioids and Depression:
People with chronic pain face a substantially elevated depression risk. Research indicates that longer use of higher opioid doses increases this mental illness risk.
Psychological Therapies for Pain:
Pain begins in the body but it affects the mind and spirit as well. Psychological therapies, like cognitive behavioral therapy, are research proven to reduce pain.