The opioid crisis has become a nationwide public health emergency, causing euphoric highs and emotional lows for users and their families, and seeking professional medical help, building a support network, getting drug therapy, seeking support, setting boundaries, and getting educated on addiction can help manage the emotional roller coaster.
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Opioid addiction and mental health
Opioid addiction and mental health disorders often occur together, with individuals struggling with mental health conditions using opioids to self-medicate and opioid use causing mental health struggles, and providers should consider a simultaneous treatment model to address the whole person.