Six years ago, a cyst in my brain ruptured, hemorrhaging blood and protein into the center of my brain, behind my pituitary. Learning how to stay sober while also taking what felt like a metric shit ton of opioids brought me to my knees.
Dealing with chronic pain as a person in recovery is a controversial topic. Staunch 12 Steppers may take the hardline approach that you should not take anything stronger than Tylenol for pain. Others take a more pragmatic approach and listen to what their doctor considers to be the best treatment option.
People say there’s an epidemic, but I say there’s only me, alone, in a dark house.
You're ready to kick opiates. Here's an opiate withdrawal timeline to help know what you should expect and when you should expect it.
Maybe it’s just a hunch, or maybe you’re absolutely certain — your loved one is struggling with pain meds, a.k.a. opioids, the term most often used in terrifying headlines ripping through the nation lately. So how do you talk to them about it in the most constructive, helpful way possible?
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