When painkillers become dangerous : what everyone needs to know about OxyContin and other prescription drugs

Pinsky, Drew. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9781592851072
ISBN: 159285107X
Physical Description: vii, 182 p. ; 22 cm.
print
Publisher: Center City, Minn. : Hazelden, 2004.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-180).

Formatted Contents Note:

1. OxyContin and other prescription pain medication : how addiction develops / Drew Pinsky -- 2. How addiction treatment works / Marvin D. Seppala -- 3. How to intervene on a loved one's addiction / Robert J. Meyers, John Gardin -- 4. OxyContin addiction : a new drug, but an old problem / William White -- 5. Addiction as a family disease / Stephanie Brown -- Appendix A. Principles of effective treatment -- Appendix B. The twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.