The first three parts of this series focused on our brains – how we start to heal them in recovery. Equally important are the ways we can take care of our bodies in recovery, ways that also support our efforts to heal our brains and maintain their neuroplasticity.
In a nutshell, we create new neuropathways by establishing and practicing new habits. The more we repeat them, the more ingrained those neuropathways become. Here are four key elements of the process.
Neuroplasticity is how we learn to speak a new language or play a new instrument – and it’s also what recovery from opioids depends on. It's hard, but it's possible.
Your brain on opioids is more complicated than the egg in the frying pan. And as the opioid epidemic grows and treatment modalities evolve, it’s more important than ever to understand what, exactly, opioids do to our brains–and the long-term effects of opioid use.
When I was in the middle of my functional alcoholism—even though I don’t think there is such a thing, because that’s really an oxymoron!—I was very physically sick. I suffered with terrible skin conditions that required frequent trips to the ER; acute asthma requiring steroids, and due to my excessive 150 pounds I pulled my back muscles into frequent and debilitating spasms. I didn’t know that hurting my back would accelerate my spiral toward rock bottom and reveal a full-blown addiction.
Subutex, Suboxone, and buprenorphine, oh my! We recently answered some questions about Suboxone. But we left one off the list. What is Subutex? How is it different that Suboxone? And why aren’t we hearing about it anymore?
Looking for a Suboxone doctor in Michigan? We break down the basics of where to go, what to expect, and offer some tips about treatment with Suboxone.
Struggling to manage pain in addiction recovery? You aren’t alone, and you do have effective pain management options.
Opioids are a class of medication that work on the body’s opioid receptors. Opioids have many uses, including as cough suppressants, sedatives for surgery and as addiction treatment. All opioids also have painkiller properties.
You're ready to start Vivitrol treatment. What doctors prescribe it, and how can you get started?
There are many questions might have before beginning Suboxone. What should I consider before beginning treatment? How do I even begin this type of medication? What dosage do I take? This article will help explain what a Suboxone treatment plan actually looks like and what to expect.
There are safe, effective medications to help people kick opioid addiction to the curb. We offer two of these medications: Suboxone (buprenorphine) and Vivitrol (naltrexone extended release as a shot). Which is better? That depends on your own needs in opioid addiction recovery.
How can we handle dental pain in sobriety? Olivia Pennelle from Liv’s Recovery Kitchen talks about making the decision to take pain meds to handle her pain from extensive dental work.
It may come as no surprise that opioid use and depression often come together as a package. In this article we will examine why opioid use and depression are likely to co-occur and what that means for your addiction care.
Opioid addiction impacts the body’s nutrition status and changes neurochemistry. Dietary supplements can help bring nutrient levels back to normal.
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