Summary: No, while kratom may temporarily reduce the severity of some symptoms of opioid withdrawal, kratom does not help addiction recovery. Key Points: Kratom is not an illegal substance, but the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) identifies it as a drug and chemical of concern. Kratom is available over the counter in gas stations and […]
Category Archives: Opioid Addiction
Addiction Treatment, Mindfulness, Opioid Addiction
Can Mindfulness Help Decrease Loneliness During Treatment for Opioid Addiction?
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Aug
Aug
Summary: Yes, mindfulness can help decrease loneliness during treatment for opioid addiction. However, the way it works may not be the way most people might guess. Key Points: Mindfulness and related techniques are common in opioid addiction treatment. Mindfulness helps people in treatment develop stress management skills and emotion regulation skills that help reduce risk […]
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Mar
Mar
Summary: Yes, research shows that experiencing chronic pain can increase risk of opioid addiction. Key Points: Chronic pain is associated with a phenomenon called central sensitization, which increases the reactivity of the nervous system to pain and other external stimuli Previous research establishes a connection between chronic pain, central sensitization, and increased risk of relapse […]
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Mar
Mar
Summary: Yes, yoga does help opioid withdrawal by reducing the impact of negative adaptations in the human nervous system caused by opioid addiction. Key Points: Recovery from opioid addiction is complicated by the severe and uncomfortable symptoms of opioid withdrawal syndrome. Difficulty managing the short- and long-term symptoms of withdrawal are one of the primary […]
