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Battling Opioids Podcast: Arts and Music
Battling Opioids Podcast: Arts and Music
Battling Opioids Podcast: Arts and Music
Thursday 19th September 2019
Learn how music and art therapies offer new hope in opioid recovery. Tune into 'Battling Opioids' for inspiring stories of healing and creativity.
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Get the buttons here!Healing Through Creativity: Music and Art Therapy in Opioid Recovery
The arts and music program... is a beneficial way to teach people how to relax, how to cope and how to spend their time.
Picture this: a room filled with vibrant colors and soothing melodies, where individuals battling opioid addiction find solace and strength. In this episode of 'Battling Opioids', the spotlight is on the transformative power of music and art therapy as alternative treatments for those struggling with substance use disorder in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania, with one of the highest opioid overdose death rates in the nation, faces a daunting challenge.
Traditional treatments like medication-assisted therapy have been effective, but there's a growing interest in more creative approaches. Enter New Roots Recovery Center in Luzerne County, where certified recovery specialists, who have walked the path of addiction themselves, guide participants through art wellness groups and music meditation classes. Imagine a young woman finding her center through an art class during her stay in a mental institution.
For her, and many others, these creative outlets provide a break from the constant turmoil of early recovery. They offer a way to focus on something outside oneself, which can be incredibly grounding and therapeutic. Music and art therapy aren't just about distraction; they're about healing. These therapies help reduce anxiety and mend emotional wounds, offering a creative outlet to develop essential coping skills. The episode shares heartwarming stories from individuals who have found hope and healing through these programs.
But New Roots isn't alone in this mission. Geisinger, a healthcare system in Pennsylvania, is also making strides by reducing opioid prescriptions and opening medication-assisted treatment centers across the state. This episode is a beacon of hope, showcasing how communities can come together to combat the opioid crisis with innovative solutions. Whether you're directly affected by addiction or simply looking to understand more about these creative therapies, this episode offers a fresh perspective on recovery.
Tune in to hear inspiring stories of resilience and the healing power of creativity.