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Physical Description:112 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. print
Publisher:New York : Chelsea House, c2008.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 98-106) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction : Battling a pandemic : a history of drugs in the United States / Ronald J. Brogan -- 1. Pain, pain, go away -- 2. Opioids : medical uses today -- 3. Vicodin -- 4. Oxycontin -- 5. Other prescription opioids -- 6. Misuse and addiction -- 7. Getting help -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Further reading -- Picture credits -- Index -- About the authors.
Summary, etc.:
Describes different kinds of prescription pain medication and explains how they work, discusses who is misusing or abusing pain medication, and explores treatment options for addicts.
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