Event 4: Ongoing Pain Care

Family Support

Ongoing pain care in patients with substance use disorder like Harold includes family support. Harold and Janice talk about how he uses relaxation techniques instead of more medication for his pain.

Harold Takes Control

Ongoing pain care in patients with substance use disorder like Harold includes Harold taking control. Harold mentions how he uses the relaxation techniques he learned to help control his cravings for opioids.

Future Treatment

Ongoing pain care in patients with substance use disorder like Harold includes future treatment. Harold's wife, Janice, says she'd like him to enter a day program to help prevent a relapse.

Help for Substance Use Disorders

If you or someone you know is suffering with a substance use disorder:

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