Substance Abuse, Anxiety, and Staying Emotionally Healthy During COVID-19

<p>In this episode of the podcast <a href= "https://www.opiates.com/clare-waismann/">Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC</a>, <a href="https://www.dwighthurst.com/#about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dwight Hurst, LPC</a>, and <a href="https://www.opiates.com/david-livingston/">David Livingston, LMFT</a> talk about the COVID-19 pandemic, and the effects it is having on those suffering from substance abuse issues. Family stress, uncontrolled anxiety, and reduced access to treatment are stressors in the best of times, and the reality of quarantine and social distancing certainly amplify these struggles. We are able to discuss these obstacles, and give tips on staying emotionally healthy during this difficult time.</p> <p>The first step is always hard, but what about all of the steps afterward? Once someone has begun opioid or <a href= "https://www.opiates.com/medical-alcohol-detox-program/">alcohol detox treatment</a> and completed a <a href= "https://www.opiates.com/medication-assisted-vs-medically-assisted-detox/">medically assisted detoxification</a>, where do they go from there? <a href="https://www.opiates.com/clare-waismann/">Clare Waismann, CATC</a>, and Dwight Hurst, CMHC, discuss issues with providing general recommendations for <a href= "https://domusretreat.com/">aftercare</a> and how important it is to individualize each treatment.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.opiates.com/episode-4-substance-abuse-anxiety-during-covid-19/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Full Episode Transcript</a></p> <p>------- </p> <p>Email your questions about addiction, recovery, and mental health to <a href= "mailto:info@opiaties">info@opiates.com</a> and have them answered on our next episode!</p> <p><a href="https://www.opiates.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">WAISMANN METHOD® Opioid Treatment Specialists & Rapid Detox Center</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/opiates" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Twitter</a> | <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/waismann-method" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a> | <a href=