Overcoming Opioid Addiction

Author : Adam Bisaga
Publisher : The Experiment, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1615194592
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Overcoming Opioid Addiction: The Authoritative Medical Guide for Patients, Families, Doctors, and Therapists written by Adam Bisaga and published by The Experiment, LLC. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a leading addiction expert, a desperately needed medical guide to understanding, treating, and finally defeating opioid use disorder Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50, claiming more lives than the AIDs epidemic did at its peak. Opioid abuse accounts for two-thirds of these overdoses, with over 100 Americans dying from opioid overdoses every day. Now Overcoming Opioid Addiction provides a comprehensive medical guide for opioid use disorder (OUD) sufferers, their loved ones, clinicians, and other professionals. Here is expertly presented, urgently needed information and guidance, including: Why treating OUD is unlike treating any other form of drug dependency The science that underlies addiction to opioids, and a clear analysis of why this epidemic has become so deadly The different stages and effective methods of treatment, including detoxification vs. maintenance medications, as well as behavioral therapies How to deal with relapses and how to thrive despite OUD Plus a chapter tailored to families with crucial, potentially life-saving information, such as how to select the best treatment program, manage medications, and reverse an overdose.

Author : Catherine Browne
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1635861160
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Natural Therapies for Overcoming Opioid Dependency written by Catherine Browne and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With opioid dependency at epidemic levels, Catherine Browne, a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, provides an accessible and practical guide to the effective use of natural therapies in helping people wean off opioids, manage withdrawal symptoms, and address pain without opioids. Drawing on her extensive clinical experience, Dr. Browne explains how Chinese medicine, acupuncture and acupressure, herbs, essential oils, nutritional supplements, meditation, and exercise can be used to address addiction and restore the body to optimal functioning. Individuals and families who are struggling with addiction, as well as medical practitioners and holistic healthcare professionals, will find help and encouragement in Dr. Browne’s detailed protocols and advice for integrating natural therapies with traditional medical treatment. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309459575
Total Pages : 483 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pain Management and the Opioid Epidemic written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-09-28 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : David Craft
Publisher : David Craft
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Drug Addiction And Substance Abuse Recovery written by David Craft and published by David Craft. This book was released on 2020-06-17 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feeling as if your addiction is taking control over your life? Feeling as if your addictive behavior is taking a toll on your personal relationships, on your career or work performance? Feeling as if there is no way out from that vicious cycle which in the long run destroys lives? If you are looking for ways to help with overcoming your addiction, your fears and your weaknesses, you are in the right place. The truth is that substance addiction, can destroy lives, not only the lives of addicts, but also the lives of their close friends and family members. However, addiction is a chronic disease and just like every other illness of this type, it is treatable. It is not easy to break free, and overcome addiction, but most certainly it is not impossible. You have probably made some attempts in order to break free, in order to reduce the amount or in order to quit completely. You have probably experienced those major withdrawal effects as well as addiction consequences and you have failed to get back on the right track. Sounds familiar? If it does, this book is here to help you by guiding you from the very first moment which is making that decision to change to every other step along the way. As you embark on this journey, you need to keep in mind that the support and treatment you get are only there to help you, while you are the only one who can make things happen. Inside You Will Discover: What addiction is and what complex conditions are related to addiction. How addiction is related to mental health illnesses. What a dual diagnosis is. What are substance abuse disorders. Stages, types, signs and symptoms of addiction. What major addiction risk factors are. How to overcome addiction using a step by step approach. Your addiction recovery self-help guide And much, much more... Get this book NOW, embrace life-altering changes, learn how to cope your addiction triggers and finally get back to living a meaningful life!

Author : Charles Atkins
Publisher : Pesi, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781683731641
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Opioid Use Disorder written by Charles Atkins and published by Pesi, Incorporated. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A national emergency ... the worst drug crisis in U.S. history. The grim news surrounding opioid abuse continues to make headlines. But you know what lies behind the headlines. People. People whose lives have been devastated. Jail time and lost jobs. Shattered families. Early deaths and grieving families. People like you and I, prescribed a highly addictive substance to treat their chronic pain or after a minor medical procedure, who find themselves in a dangerous free fall that leaves their lives in ruin. People who walk through your door looking to you for help. Yet opioid disorders are substantially different from other addictions. Drug-driven brain change and physical dependence, coupled with a substance that perilously slows breathing and heart rate have created a deadly epidemic of unprecedented proportions. Super potent synthetics like Fentanyl are flowing into our cities and towns; a cheap but deadly substitute putting the lives of opioid abusers at risk. And many individuals with opioid use disorders have at least one co-occurring mental health problem that must be addressed in the effort to achieve and sustain recovery. A one-size fits all approach to addiction simply won’t suffice.

Author : Rick Van Warner
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1493412795
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book On Pills and Needles written by Rick Van Warner and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Rick Van Warner found himself searching abandoned buildings and dangerous streets looking for his missing son, he had no idea that the synthetic, pill-form heroin that had snared his teen was already killing so many. In the years of pain and heartache that followed as he tried to save his son from opioid addiction, Van Warner discovered what the American public is just now becoming aware of: opioids prescribed for even minor pain relief are so addictive that even a few days of use can create dependency. On Pills and Needles is a memoir that also serves as a wake-up call and crash course in opioid addiction. Through his harrowing personal story, Van Warner exposes the common causes of opioid addiction, effective and ineffective ways it has been treated, and how families can walk alongside loved ones who are dealing with the daily realities of addiction.

Author : Gregory H. Pierce M. D.
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780615512075
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Addiction to Prescription Pain Killers and the Street Drug Heroin written by Gregory H. Pierce M. D. and published by . This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main objective of Addiction is to explain the physical, emotional, and environmental factors of addiction; recount methods as to how to overcome addiction, particularly to opioids; and provide inspiration and advice to those struggling with this process.

Author : Richard K. Ries
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 1469883791
Total Pages : 4573 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The ASAM Principles of Addiction Medicine written by Richard K. Ries and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 4573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the midst of an addiction epidemic, this newly updated edition of The American Society of Addiction Medicine Principles of Addiction Medicine, 5th edition is the sought-after text every addiction researcher and care provider needs. This comprehensive reference text dedicates itself to both the science and treatment of addiction. You’ll receive a thorough grounding in both the scientific principles behind the causes of addiction and the practical aspects of clinical care. Chapters are written by recognized experts, covering areas such as the basic science of addiction medicine; diagnosis, assessment and early intervention; pharmacologic and behavioral interventions; mutual help and twelve-step; and co-occurring addiction, medical and psychiatric disorders—backed by the latest research data and successful treatment methods. Features: Numerous figures, tables and diagrams elucidate the text Chapters include case examples List of data research reports provided at end of each chapter NEW material on Prescription Drug Abuse, Club Drugs, Nursing Roles in Addressing Addiction, Conceptual and Treatment Issues in Behavioral Addictions, Rehabilitation Approaches to Pain Management, Comorbid Pain and Addiction, Pharmacotherapy for Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders, Preventing and Treating Substance Use Disorders in Military Personnel, and more.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Drugs, Brains, and Behavior written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Travis Rieder
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062854666
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book In Pain written by Travis Rieder and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NPR Best Book of 2019 A bioethicist’s eloquent and riveting memoir of opioid dependence and withdrawal—a harrowing personal reckoning and clarion call for change not only for government but medicine itself, revealing the lack of crucial resources and structures to handle this insidious nationwide epidemic. Travis Rieder’s terrifying journey down the rabbit hole of opioid dependence began with a motorcycle accident in 2015. Enduring half a dozen surgeries, the drugs he received were both miraculous and essential to his recovery. But his most profound suffering came several months later when he went into acute opioid withdrawal while following his physician’s orders. Over the course of four excruciating weeks, Rieder learned what it means to be “dope sick”—the physical and mental agony caused by opioid dependence. Clueless how to manage his opioid taper, Travis’s doctors suggested he go back on the drugs and try again later. Yet returning to pills out of fear of withdrawal is one route to full-blown addiction. Instead, Rieder continued the painful process of weaning himself. Rieder’s experience exposes a dark secret of American pain management: a healthcare system so conflicted about opioids, and so inept at managing them, that the crisis currently facing us is both unsurprising and inevitable. As he recounts his story, Rieder provides a fascinating look at the history of these drugs first invented in the 1800s, changing attitudes about pain management over the following decades, and the implementation of the pain scale at the beginning of the twenty-first century. He explores both the science of addiction and the systemic and cultural barriers we must overcome if we are to address the problem effectively in the contemporary American healthcare system. In Pain is not only a gripping personal account of dependence, but a groundbreaking exploration of the intractable causes of America’s opioid problem and their implications for resolving the crisis. Rieder makes clear that the opioid crisis exists against a backdrop of real, debilitating pain—and that anyone can fall victim to this epidemic.