Opioids (morphine, codeine, heroin, fentanyl, buprenorphine/Subutex, methadone…) are narcotic substances that act on brain opioid receptors. Dependence on opioids disrupts the chemical balance required for emotional regulation in the brain, closely related to mental health problems such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Cognitive dysfunction
- Increased risk of suicide
- Psychosis…
For treating opioid dependence, it is advisable to follow detox therapy with monitoring of stable mental condition, appropriate medication, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR therapy, and other treatments.
Closely related to mental health problems such as: