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The layers behind opioid use disorder – Dr. Holly Geyer
The layers behind opioid use disorder – Dr. Holly Geyer
The layers behind opioid use disorder – Dr. Holly Geyer
Sunday 24th September 2023
Join Dr. Holly Geyer on 'Real Recovery' as she unpacks opioid addiction, its mental health effects, and holistic recovery approaches.
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Get the buttons here!Unpacking Opioid Addiction: Dr. Holly Geyer's Insights on Real Recovery
Episode Overview
- Dr. Geyer discusses the four C's of addiction: craving, control, consequences, and compulsion
- Insights into the impact of opioids on mental health and the challenges of tapering off opioids
- The importance of a holistic recovery approach for individuals and families navigating addiction
- Addressing the misconception about the safety of prescribed opioids and the need for patient empowerment
- Recognizing the rewiring or neuroplasticity that drives addiction in the brain for long-term recovery
Opioid use disorder can happen to anyone... Start wondering if they were a setup for this to begin with. The big ones, any history of personal addiction. We've recognized that the rewiring or the neuroplasticity that drives addiction in the brain can be there for long-term in many individuals.
Why do some people get hooked on opioids while others don't? Dr. Holly Geyer, author of 'Ending the Crisis: Mayo Clinic's Guide to Opioid Addiction and Safe Opioid Use', joins the 'Real Recovery' podcast to tackle this tough question. With a wealth of knowledge and compassion, Dr. Geyer breaks down the opioid epidemic, focusing on the four C's of addiction: craving, control, consequences, and compulsion.
She doesn't just stop at the science; she dives into the mental health impacts and the challenges of weaning off opioids. Dr. Geyer also highlights the significance of a holistic approach to recovery, offering practical advice for individuals and families facing addiction. Whether you're struggling yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can help navigate the rocky road to recovery.