Reading Time: < 1 MinutesThe intersection of addiction and chronic pain is a complex and challenging issue. Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, and many of these individuals turn to prescription opioids to manage their symptoms. However, long-term opioid use can lead to addiction, which can further exacerbate chronic pain symptoms. To effectively address the intersection of addiction […]
Reading Time: 3 Minutes“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences”. Stigma is defined as the shame and negative perceptions that an individual or society holds against a particular circumstance, quality, or person. Individuals diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder, who have a criminal record, or who […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesHow does your sexual orientation contribute to your addiction? Are you comfortable in your own skin? Have you told anyone your sexual orientation? Do you have anyone in your life that supports your sexual orientation? Have you told anyone about your struggle with addiction? In the early those of addiction treatment, LGBTQ individuals need support, […]
