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Faith can help you to get medical help.

Faith is a principle that does not only belong to churches. When you hear the word faith, what does it make you think of? Do you think it means belief in God? Does it mean belief in spiritual powers of the universe?

Faith can also mean that you believe in yourself.

Do not be afraid of this word. It does not mean that you have to change your beliefs. You do not have to join a new church or a cult. You simply must believe in yourself.

Faith can help you survive opioid and opiate addiction.

Unfortunately, using opiates such as heroin eventually ends in death for many people. This does not have to be true for you. Because, if you are addicted to opioids, there is medical treatment that works.

How to have faith in yourself.

You can do anything that anyone else has done. You may not hear the success stories in the news. The media loves tragedy. Happy endings do not often make the headlines. So, you should know that many, many people have quit heroin and other opioids successfully.

If they can do it, you can do it.

If you are thinking that it cannot work for you, let me tell you that it can. You have the power to take action. Asking for help is an important step. So, once you get started, you will be on the road to recovery.

You will be inspired by others.

In the course of getting medical treatment, you will attend group meetings. There you will meet people who have recovered from opioid addiction. Therefore, you will find inspiration in their success stories.

Have faith in the scientific evidence.

Medical treatment for opioid addiction works. It is scientifically proven. So, you can have faith in the research and experience of scientists and doctors. There is hope. So please, have faith.

Dr. Mark Leeds

Dr. Leeds is an osteopathic physician providing concierge telemedicine services in Florida, with a clinical focus on benzodiazepine tapering, psychiatric medication deprescribing, and medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence and alcohol use disorder. A member of the medical advisory board of the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) and host of The Rehab Podcast on the Mental Health News Radio Network, Dr. Leeds offers individualized, patient-directed care through weekly one-on-one video appointments. His practice prioritizes dignity, respect, and collaboration, treating each patient as a partner in building a treatment plan tailored to their unique needs and goals.