Author

Contributions

  • Stimmel, Barry, 1939- - Contributor

Publication

1996 - Haworth Medical Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

104,500 words, Guess

Page Count

418 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-101560249064
  • ISBN-100789001268
  • ISBN-139781560249061
  • ISBN-139780789001269
  • Goodreads2304122
and 2 more

Classifications

  • DDC616/.0472
  • LCCRM319 .S75 1996

Description

Helps physicians and people in pain understand why their pain is not always adequately relieved, and addresses the failure of current medicine to effectively alleviate pain. Discusses the nature of pain, its connections to the emotional and psychological state of patients, and the impact particular drugs have on the body. Outlines the basic concepts of drug dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal, pharmacological actions and undesired effects of drugs, and the correct steps to take in treating pain. Paper edition (0-7890-0126-8), $24.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

First Sentence

The enigma surrounding pain dates back to antiquity.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Pain and its relief without addiction: clinical issues in the use of opioids and other analgesicsHaworth Medical Press1996-01-01

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