Pain and Its Relief Without Addiction

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.