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 violating the anti-kickback laws. This $8 billion settlement is the largest settlement of its kind with a pharmaceutical company.…
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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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How many times have these thoughts crossed your mind? Feeling as though your life is hijacked. Imagining how different your life can be. Wanting a way out of the cycle. Hoping to become opioid free. Wishing you could take that first step, but you don’t know how. Physical Component Behind Opioid Use Disorder First, it’s…
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Opioid Overdose Facts and Statistics Looking at the latest opioid overdose numbers in the United States is alarming. Tens of thousands of people die each year due to drug overdose. Many more struggle with substance abuse, which takes a toll on physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Opioids are the leading cause of overdose deaths…
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Throughout human history, people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds have struggled with depression. At different points in time, we have conceptualized depression differently. In past centuries, depressed mood was seen as an affliction from God or as the manifestation of a weak will. More recently, however, we came to view depression as a…
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How is anger related to addiction and dependence problems? What role does it play in the start of accepting treatment? Is anger useful and healthy or something to be avoided? Clare Waismann and David Livingston answer these and other questions about the relationship between anger and symptoms of Opioid Dependence, and about the healthy function…
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A new CDC report says that depression, anxiety, trauma, and alcohol abuse have spiked due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is more important than ever to maintain your mental health in the midst of this crisis. Learn how to access effective treatments for mental health problems. The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly hit the United States in…
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Clare Waismann and David Livingston join to talk about obstacles that may arise from fear, family dynamic, and problems that occur within the treatment world. What are your personal barriers to seeking addiction treatment? Whether it’s a social stigma, fear of failing, relapsing, treatment cost, and/or accessibility, find out why it is important to seek…
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Family members of those struggling with opioid dependence or other substance abuse often ask “What should I do to help my loved one struggling with addiction?” There are no easy answers to these problems, and every situation is an individual one. In this episode of the podcast we discuss techniques, tips, and important principles to…
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