455: Addiction Risk Assessment: Tools, Challenges, and Staying Sober After Surgery

Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we dive into a groundbreaking study that could change the way physicians assess a patient's risk of addiction. This new tool, based on psychosocial history, aims to help doctors determine whether prescribing opioids is a safe option—especially for patients undergoing surgery. We also discuss real-life situations where people in recovery face elective surgeries and the difficult decisions that come with them. From understanding the potential risks of being prescribed narcotics to the strategies you can use to protect your sobriety, we cover it all. If you or someone you love is in recovery and may face surgery or prescribed pain management, this episode is packed with practical advice and insights to help navigate those challenges. Don't miss this important conversation about staying clean and sober while managing medical needs.