Prescription opioids are used to treat pain following surgery or injury, or for certain health conditions. In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in misuse of prescription opioids leading to addiction. Once addicted, it can be hard to stop. On today’s episode, Dr. Jackie is joined by Shawn Madgett, the CEO of Consecrated Care Inc, an opioid treatment facility in Georgia whose purpose is to provide individualized care to foster successful recovery and a dependence-free lifestyle. They discuss: Signs and symptoms someone has an opioid addiction First steps to recognizing an addiction and make a change The step-by-step process of checking into an opioid facility to get the help needed Opioid addiction treatments and therapies available, along with costs   For those in the Georgia area looking to get help visit ConsecratedCare.com or call 770-472-9110.   For those outside of Georgia looking for help, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.   Connect with me on IG @therealdrjackie, and purchase my book THE QUEEN V for more sex, intimacy and down there health care tips!   Visit phdfemininehealth.com to get 20% off by using code JACKIE.   Produced by Dear Media