When Painkillers Become Dangerous

When Painkillers Become Dangerous
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 139
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ISBN-10 : 9781592857784
ISBN-13 : 1592857787
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Book Synopsis When Painkillers Become Dangerous by : Drew Pinsky

Download or read book When Painkillers Become Dangerous written by Drew Pinsky and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-06-03 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timely guide to the misuse and abuse of prescription painkillers that sorts the facts from the fiction for legitimate users and their loved ones. If you are concerned about a loved one's use of pain medications, you need to read this book, When Painkillers Become Dangerous Whether prescribed by a physician as OxyContin or purchased on the street as "hillbilly heroin," painkilling drugs are extremely effective in eliminating physical, emotional, and psychological distress. The problem is that these drugs are also incredibly addictive. Misuse of and addiction to prescription pain medications has become America's latest, complex, and alarming drug abuse trend. In fact, an estimated 2.6 million people currently use prescription pain relievers non-medically-a dangerous practice that could quickly reach epidemic proportions. Best-selling author Drew Pinsky, M.D., and five other leading experts offer practical, plainspoken, and much-needed information about addiction to painkilling drugs. They will help you understand:How addiction to painkilling medication developsWhat to do if a family member is addictedWhat happens in addiction treatmentWhy addiction is a family disease


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