Prescription Painkillers

History, Pharmacology, and Treatment

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Reference, Drug Guides, Reference & Language, Almanacs & Trivia, Questions & Answers, Self Help, Addiction, Drug Dependence
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Author: Marvin D Seppala, M.D., Mark E. Rose ISBN: 9781592859931
Publisher: Hazelden Publishing Publication: January 25, 2011
Imprint: Hazelden Publishing Language: English
Author: Marvin D Seppala, M.D., Mark E. Rose
ISBN: 9781592859931
Publisher: Hazelden Publishing
Publication: January 25, 2011
Imprint: Hazelden Publishing
Language: English

The definitive book about the impact of prescription painkiller abuse on individuals, communities, and society by one of America's leading experts on addiction.

In recent years, the media has inundated us with coverage of the increasing abuse of prescription painkillers. Prescription Painkillers, the third book in Hazelden's Library of Addictive Drugs series, offers current, comprehensive information on the history, social impact, pharmacology, and addiction treatment for commonly abused, highly addictive opiate prescription painkillers such as Oxycontin®, Vicodin, Percocet, and Darvocet.Marvin D. Seppala, MD, provides context for understanding the current drug abuse problem by tracing the history of opioids and the varying patterns of use over time. He then offers an in-depth study of controversial issues surrounding these readily available drugs, including over-prescription by physicians and adolescent abuse. Also included is a straightforward look at the leading treatment protocols based on current research.

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The definitive book about the impact of prescription painkiller abuse on individuals, communities, and society by one of America's leading experts on addiction.

In recent years, the media has inundated us with coverage of the increasing abuse of prescription painkillers. Prescription Painkillers, the third book in Hazelden's Library of Addictive Drugs series, offers current, comprehensive information on the history, social impact, pharmacology, and addiction treatment for commonly abused, highly addictive opiate prescription painkillers such as Oxycontin®, Vicodin, Percocet, and Darvocet.Marvin D. Seppala, MD, provides context for understanding the current drug abuse problem by tracing the history of opioids and the varying patterns of use over time. He then offers an in-depth study of controversial issues surrounding these readily available drugs, including over-prescription by physicians and adolescent abuse. Also included is a straightforward look at the leading treatment protocols based on current research.

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