What about Isolation and Substance Use?

Segment of NIDA's Science Behind Addiction with Actor Brandon Thomas Lee interviews and NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow. They discuss addiction and recovery during COVID-19.
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[@spontaneouscee3018]

I wish I could stop all addictions😢😢🙄

[@frankcolinwhite9625]

I was addicted to alcohol for many years. I'm a recovering alcoholic. I've been sober for 1yr and 9months. I had to be put in a hospital for 2 wks. Then I went to an outpatient rehab facility. Now I'm dependent on Percocet. I've been prescribed them by my orthopedic surgeon. I take 5mgs 4 times a day. And this all came about from back surgery. I may have to have another surgery. This would be number 3. I've had 6 on my shoulder, which was the result of a drunken fall. I also had 2 surgeries on my leg which was the result of running while I was drinking. The back surgeries were arthritis related. Yes I've been through a Lot. So I feel for you Cee. I know the pain quite literally. You can do it I have faith in you. If you really want to. Sorry this has been a long response but it's my therapy. You got this girl....

[@kr1zzy]

@@frankcolinwhite9625 Good Luck Frank!