[Verified Answer]: Israel has struggled with chronic pain in…

Israel has struggled with chronic pain in his joints for several years. He has a difficult time walking around and has been prescribed opioid medication as needed for the pain. Israel has noticed his pain gets worse when he doesn’t take his medication, so he is nervous about not taking it. His mediçal team has recommended alternative (e.g., self-care) activities instead of his medication to help him not rely on it too much. Although he has not reached the point of cutting back on his opioid use, he has thought about ways he could incorporate other self-care strategies into his daily activities very soon.