“Does psychotherapy help people addicted to medicine?”
I am a 28 year old male. I want to know does psychotherapy help people addicted to medicine?
4 Answers
Yes
Yes. Therapists who specialize in treating addiction help people who are addicted to different kind of substances, medicines included.
Psychotherapy can help, however, there is a biologic issue with addiction to medication such as opioids. Think of the bottom level of Maslov's Hierarchy of Needs. Addictions work on the bottom level. Opioid addiction can be more deadly compared to other addictions.
Take a peek at this link:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201507/psychotherapy-vs-medications-the-verdict-is-in
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201507/psychotherapy-vs-medications-the-verdict-is-in
