cues

Cues Give Clues in Relapse Prevention

Scientific article
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More than 85% of people who give up an addictive drug begin using it again within a year. Relapse can occur following exposure to cues that are found in the environment which trigger the memory of their drug-taking experience. These cues...

Mindfulness for Chronic Pain and Prescription Opioid Misuse

Scientific article
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Opioid medication for chronic pain can be an effective treatment. Most patients take the medication as prescribed, however some individuals can become addicted to the drug, leading to opioid misuse. Prescription opioid misuse is a...