Painkiller addiction is a plague that is sweeping our nation.
The feeling of dependency can turn into addiction.
What determines who becomes addicted?
Addiction specialist and counselor, Erica Spiegelman, CDCA, provides a glossary of the most commonly abused painkillers, the physical and mental process of the addiction, withdrawal symptoms, and rehabilitation.
How Painkiller Addiction Happens
Millions of Americans use prescription pain pills without developing into addiction. What determines who becomes addicted?
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 2
- Audio File: staying_well/1315sw1b.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Erica Spiegelman, CDAC
- Organization: Free Addiction Free Living
- Guest Website: Erica Spiegelman
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Guest Bio:
Author, consultant, counselor and speaker Erica Spiegelman, is helping change lives by working with individuals in personal growth by treating the Mind, Body and Spirit. Erica is the founder of ericaspiegelman.com, a multi-media health platform and blog. Ms. Spiegelman provides consulting and counseling solutions on how to live healthy by treating the whole person and providing them with tools on how to reach emotional, mental and physical freedom. Erica provides healthy solutions directly to clients. consumers and industry professionals via her blog, monthly newsletters, speaking engagements, live events and soon to be published book.
Ms. Spiegelman holds a Bachelor degree in Literature from the University of Arizona and a degree as a California State certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, CADAC- I from University of California, Los Angeles.
Ms. Spiegelman academic background, coupled with her range of experiences from counseling individuals, families and group therapy, consulting for sober livings, transitional living facilities and for businesses that want to implement personal growth programs for their staff, to her writing and books give her the unique ability to relate and touch people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Ms. Spiegelman has a counseling and consulting business, private practice, is a contributor to online health outlets and writes her own blog. - Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: Yes
- Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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Staying Well