Beyond the Pain: Insights From Individuals Living With Chronic Pain

• By: Heidi Hillman, PhD, BCBA-D, LMHC Eastern Washington University
• April 24th, 2024
• chronic pain, isolation, lived experience, mental health, pets, providers, research, Spring 2024 Issue, stigma, wellness
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Chronic pain is a significant contributor to disability among Americans, with an estimated 51.6 million people experiencing chronic pain that lasts longer than three months. (Rikard, Strahan, Schit, & Guy, 2023). Regardless of its source ­– whether medical or unexplained origin – chronic...

Suffering Across Settings: Multidimensional Care for Chronic Pain

• By: Nicole Polashenski, DO Community Care Behavioral Health Organization
• April 24th, 2024
• chronic pain, comprehensive care, multidisciplinary care, opioid epidemic, Spring 2024 Issue
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The multidimensional suffering encompassed by chronic pain conditions, combined with their prevalence, demands a multidisciplinary approach to management. The direct impact that chronic pain has on physical distress, as well as emotional state, sleep, stress levels, and coping systems, highlights...

Consequences of Blissful Ignorance: Marijuana’s Health Risks

• By: Kristina Carvalho, MSW Partnered Evidence-Based Policy Resource Center (PEPReC)
• October 23rd, 2023
• anxiety, chemotherapy, chronic pain, dependence, edibles, Fall 2023 Issue, heart and lung health, heart disease, high blood pressure, lung cancer, marijuana, medicinal benefits, side effects, sleep quality, smoking, stroke, vaping
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Marijuana use has increased recently as it gains the reputation for being a natural, risk-free drug. But it might not be as safe as you think. Marijuana does offer a variety of medicinal health benefits to those managing chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel diseases, and...