The Opioid Crisis

The Opioid Crisis

The Opioid Crisis  What We Know  2018 data shows that every day, 128 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. 21-29% of patients who are prescribed opioids for chronic pain will misuse them and 8-12% will develop Opioid Use Disorder. Around 80% of...
Tips for Avoiding Relapse

Tips for Avoiding Relapse

Tips for Avoiding Relapse  Tip One: Try to control your exposure to triggers, which may involve making sacrifices You have more control than your craving when you are not exposed to a trigger. Examples of a trigger: Going to a party with alcohol Hanging out with...
Setting SMART Goals

Setting SMART Goals

Setting SMART Goals  https://youtu.be/U4IU-y9-J8Q SMART Goals  We want to set ourselves up for success by creating the right type of goal. Good goals are SMART: S for specific. A goal should be linked to one activity, thought, or idea. M for measurable. A goal should...