Pain Management and the Opioid Epidemic

Pain Management and the Opioid Epidemic
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 483
Release: 2017-09-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309459575

Drug overdose, driven largely by overdose related to the use of opioids, is now the leading cause of unintentional injury death in the United States. The ongoing opioid crisis lies at the intersection of two public health challenges: reducing the burden of suffering from pain and containing the rising toll of the harms that can arise from the use of opioid medications. Chronic pain and opioid use disorder both represent complex human conditions affecting millions of Americans and causing untold disability and loss of function. In the context of the growing opioid problem, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an Opioids Action Plan in early 2016. As part of this plan, the FDA asked the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to convene a committee to update the state of the science on pain research, care, and education and to identify actions the FDA and others can take to respond to the opioid epidemic, with a particular focus on informing FDA's development of a formal method for incorporating individual and societal considerations into its risk-benefit framework for opioid approval and monitoring.

Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide for Effective Dosin

Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide for Effective Dosin
Author: Mary Lynn McPherson
Publisher: ASHP
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2018-08-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1585284300

Praised by practitioners, students and instructors for its engaging approach to teaching a very complex subject, Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide for Effective Dosing, has long been the go-to guide for learning how to calculate opioid conversions. Now in its second edition, this reference is a must-have for clinicians involved in pain management at all levels. Written by pain management expert Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, MA, MDE, BCPS, CPE, Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations focuses on the calculations that practitioners use in actual practice, providing realistic scenarios for decision making. The revised edition covers the entire spectrum of opioid analgesics used to manage patients with moderate-to-severe pain and serious life­-limiting illnesses.

The Essential Guide to Psychoactive Drugs in Canada, Second Edition

The Essential Guide to Psychoactive Drugs in Canada, Second Edition
Author: Rick Csiernik
Publisher: Canadian Scholars’ Press
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2019-11-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1773381601

The second edition of the formerly titled Just Say Know: A Counsellor’s Guide to Psychoactive Drugs, this indispensable counselling resource provides a practical understanding of psychoactive drug pharmacology and physiology. Rick Csiernik unpacks the risks and therapeutic applications of the most commonly used and misused drug families, including depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and psychotherapeutics. This new edition features a wide range of updated research and content addressing the recent rise of opioid, fentanyl, cannabis, novel psychoactive substances, and antipsychotic medication use, as well as the impacts of drug use on sleep and mental health. Two new appendixes are featured summarizing the effects of drugs on pregnancy and interactions drugs may have with certain brain chemicals. The Essential Guide to Psychoactive Drugs in Canada is the perfect addition to any addiction or mental health-related course. User-friendly and highly readable, this resource serves as a guide for service providers to deliver evidence-based care. This text is crucial for counsellors, therapists, instructors, and students looking to acquire an in-depth practical understanding of drug use, medication, and addiction in disciplines such as social work, sociology, pharmacology, health studies, nursing, psychology, and addiction studies.

The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy

The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy
Author: Lauren F. Streicher
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2013
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1590772113

In this new, updated version of the groundbreaking book, gynecologist and leading women's health expert Dr. Lauren Streicher--who in a direct, clear, and often humorous way--reveals the following: What your doctor isn't telling you; robotic hysterectomy and why it is becoming so popular; new nonsurgical ways to control heavy bleeding; the latest on hormone therapy, including bioidentical hormones; how to decrease your risk of uterine or ovarian cancer without removing your uterus or ovaries; new methods for treating fibroids; and a comprehensive guide to websites and resources.

Guidelines for the Psychosocially Assisted Pharmacological Treatment of Opioid Dependence

Guidelines for the Psychosocially Assisted Pharmacological Treatment of Opioid Dependence
Author: World Health Organization. Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2009
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9241547545

"These guidelines were produced by the World Health Organization (WHO), Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) a Guidelines Development Group of technical experts, and in consultation with the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) secretariat and other WHO departments. WHO also wishes to acknowledge the financial contribution of UNODC and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) to this project. " - p. iv

The Essential Guide to Prescription Drugs 1993

The Essential Guide to Prescription Drugs 1993
Author: James W. Long
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Total Pages: 1128
Release: 1992-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780062715524

This matchless authority and bestseller now features important information on 250 prescription drugs used by millions of consumers. Complete with tables and a glossary of drug-related terms, this guide is without a doubt the reference of choice for today's discriminating consumers. "Excellent. . . . A PDR for patients".--Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association. Index.

Prescription Painkillers

Prescription Painkillers
Author: Marvin D Seppala
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2011-01-25
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1592859933

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.

The Addict

The Addict
Author: Michael Stein
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2009-03-25
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0061970875

“A gripping, illuminating book . . . Dr. Stein is drawn, in an almost Sherlock Holmesian way, toward trying to fathom and analyze addicts’ behavior. . . . hauntingly and successfully, Stein lets readers make a doctor’s experiences their own.” — New York Times “Beautifully told… [with] great insight, empathy and compassion.” — Abraham Verghese, author of The Tennis Partner, My Own Country, and Cutting for Stone The Addict is the powerful and revealing narrative of Dr. Michael Stein’s year-long treatment of a young woman addicted to Vicodin. Dr. Stein has followed up his award winning book The Lonely Patient with “a useful, sensible, and often inspiring guide to how the medical profession does—and should—treat the sick, and the sick at heart.” (Francine Prose, O magazine)

The Chosen Ones

The Chosen Ones
Author: Dr. Nicole Ouzounian
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2021-04-21
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1636611826

The Chosen Ones: An Addicts Guide to Their True Purpose By: Dr. Nicole Ouzounian Feel great and be free from addiction! Why do some people escape the slavery of addiction and others do not? The need to break free from addictions is a necessary step if one wants to reconnect with their true self and be free from mental bondage. What if you could be liberated from Alcohol, Percocet, Vicodin, and Oxycontin, living a life well beyond your wildest dreams, free from the guilt and shame of your secrets? Are you ready to transform you soul and begin making moves towards a brighter future? This book will help you understand how your addiction to drugs and alcohol was a necessary part of your journey towards completely understanding yourself, life, and the world around you. · In this book, you will learn how to: · Tap into the secret of getting what you truly want addiction free · Create a life you life you love that doesn’t include pills · Reconnect with family and friends · Embrace your gifts and use them wisely · Succeed in all areas of your life · Find strength in the pain · Empower your authority of choice · Find hope in the darkest of places