Chronic Pain and Addiction
Content updated on 03/29/24 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed. Chronic pain occurs when physical pain is long-lasting, can be hard to manage and can lead to other co-occurring issues, such as anxiety or depression. PaRC pain recovery program offers a multifaceted approach that consists of mental, physical and behavioral strategies without relying on prescription […]
How Can I Deal With Chronic Pain Without Opioids?
Understanding Chronic Pain According to the National Institute of Health, chronic pain can be described as any pain lasting more than 12 weeks. While acute pain is a normal sensation that alerts us to possible injury, chronic pain is very different. Chronic pain persists—often for months or even longer. In addition, chronic pain may arise […]
Dangers of Benzodiazepine for Chronic Pain
What are Benzodiazepines Prescribed For? The drug class known as benzodiazepines are made up of prescription tranquilizers, also called sedatives or anxiolytics, according to DrugAbuse.com. They are prescribed for many conditions, such as anxiety disorder or panic disorder as well as insomnia, alcohol withdrawal, muscle relaxation and, more recently, chronic pain. They are also known […]