Glossary
Opiate Use and Opiate Use Disorder
What is
Opiate Use and Opiate Use Disorder?
Opiate Use and Opiate Use Disorder is an addiction and mental health issue that can impact individuals in different ways. Understanding and addressing it through therapy can lead to improved well-being and quality of life.
What Is It?
Opiate Use Disorder is a condition where someone becomes physically or emotionally dependent on opiate drugs, such as heroin or prescription painkillers. It involves cravings, tolerance, and difficulty stopping, even when the drug is causing harm.
Common Experiences
People may feel trapped in a cycle of using to avoid withdrawal or emotional pain. It can affect relationships, work, and physical health. Feelings of shame, isolation, and hopelessness are common, even when there's a strong desire to stop.
How It Can Affect You
Opiate use can take over someone’s life and wellbeing. Therapy helps by offering non-judgemental support, exploring underlying causes, and building healthier coping strategies. Combined with medical treatment, therapy supports long-term recovery, motivation, and self-worth.
Ways Therapy Can Help
Providing coping strategies for managing opiate use and opiate use disorder
Creating a safe space to explore thoughts and emotions
Identifying triggers and underlying causes
Building resilience and improving self-esteem
