Everywhere you go there are tips for a sober happy holiday, usually in the form of an article, a meme, or social media post. Today Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC and David Livingston, LMFT answer questions about the deeper principles of having a healthy and healing holiday, especially when dealing with issues of substance dependence, including expectations…
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Opioid Addiction Treatment Programs in Canada The lack of successful Canada Opiate Detox Centers has cost way too many lives. Opioid drugs are responsible for claiming the lives of thousands of Canadians. However, state accreditation does not always ensure proper medical care and acceptable treatment facilities outcomes. This regulation method also does not reflect how…
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Are you struggling with fears about entering a treatment program? The process of beginning treatment for opioid or other substance dependence can be scary. Fear is bound to the process of overcoming symptoms of addiction. Believe it or not, that’s not a bad thing. In this episode, Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC and David Livingston, LMFT talk about…
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How do we know if we are experiencing happiness? What is the definition of happiness? How does it affect our psychological health, and what is its relationship with opioid or other substance use disorder? On today’s episode, Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC, David Livingston, LMFT and Dwight Hurst, CMHC address this complicated emotion. Episode 12: What is…
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Fentanyl now accounts for more than 30,000 deaths each year, a figure which continues to rise sharply in the last decade. Fentanyl is a type of opioid, meaning that it is related to heroin, morphine, and oxycodone. Its unique properties make it a powerful painkiller in medical settings. They also make it exceptionally addictive and…
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A study funded by the National Institutes of Health had found that individuals with substance use disorders are more susceptible to COVID-19 and its complications. “By no means should people struggling with opioid addiction delay getting treatment. People should use this time to regain control of their lives.” – Clare Waismann, founder of Waismann Method®…
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Former opioid users have a lot to be proud of: they have successfully made it through a challenging withdrawal process and learned how to cope with an opioid-free life. However, people in recovery remain vulnerable to future relapse — and that relapse can lead to an accidental overdose, which can be deadly. Recovering opioid users…
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Great News and Renewed Hope for Anyone Affected by the Opioid Crisis On October 21st, 2020, Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, pled guilty to three felony criminal charges, including conspiracy to defraud the United States and violate anti-kickback laws. This $8 billion settlement is the largest settlement of its kind with a pharmaceutical company. A…
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The relationship between pain and drug use has always been a close one. Physical, emotional, and psychological suffering both trigger and fuel the dynamic of dependence. In this episode, Clare Waismann, CAODC, and David Livingston, LMFT, answer questions about the role that pain plays in opioid dependence, the psychological elements of how it affects us,…
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October – National Substance Abuse Prevention Month There’s a sense of change in the air whenever October rolls around. It’s time to turn the page on one season and look forward to the next. That’s why it’s so fitting that President Trump has declared October 2020 as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. The country is…
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