Adult Resources

CONTROLLING PAIN WITHOUT OPIOIDS

When dealing with pain, first consider non-opioid treatments to control the pain effectively without side effects. Some options include physical therapy and/or exercise, chiropractic, massage therapy, non-opioid medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, acupuncture, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction has also proven safe and effective. MAT alleviates withdrawal symptoms and decreases the likelihood of returning to opioid use. Through regimented medication, along with counseling and behavioral therapies, the desire to use can be brought down to manageable levels as the brain gradually recovers. The three most common types of medication to treat opioid addiction are methadone, naltrexone and buprenorphine.

Trauma Informed Care is a system of “organizations, programs and services that are based on an understanding of the vulnerabilities or triggers of trauma survivors that traditional service delivery approaches may exacerbate, so that these services and programs can be more supportive and avoid re-traumatization.” While this may include specific practices, it is most importantly an overarching philosophy that guides healthcare professionals in their interactions with children, parents and each other.

Harm reduction method is an evidence-based, public health strategy that was developed initially for adults with substance abuse problems for whom abstinence was not feasible. Harm reduction can be described as a strategy directed toward individuals or groups that aims to reduce the harms associated with certain behaviors. When applied to substance abuse, harm reduction accepts that a continuing level of drug use (both licit and illicit) in society is inevitable and defines objectives as reducing adverse consequences. 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in addiction recovery helps change negative habits by replacing them with good habits. The key to any successful behavior change is to make the new behavior something that one will definitely do consistently so that it becomes a new habit that becomes associated with the situation or setting. CBT approaches have done well with many disorders and helps patients toward the end of addiction recovery put a personal plan for resilience in place once they are done with treatment.

Faith-based treatment enable people of faith to participate in groups where other like-minded people are present and are struggling with similar problems. Faith-based treatment options can help individuals feel a sense of fellowship, support, and belonging that can assist in their recovery. Click here for more information on faith-based options in Florida.

HELP IS AVAILABLE

Substance Abuse and Mental Help Services Administration national helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889, is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

SUICIDE HOTLINE: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

NATIONAL SUICIDE TEXTLINE: Text “HOME” to 741741

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE: 1-904-580-0529

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