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Opiate addiction, the painkiller addiction epidemic, heroin addiction and the way out, Taite Adams

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Opiate addiction, the painkiller addiction epidemic, heroin addiction and the way out, Taite Adams
Language
eng
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Opiate addiction
Responsibility statement
Taite Adams
Sub title
the painkiller addiction epidemic, heroin addiction and the way out
Summary
This text provides facts and personal experiences about opiate addiction and recovery. The resource provides answers to questions, helps allay fears and provides direction for help, treatment and recovery
Table Of Contents
The opiate addiction epidemic -- Definition of opiates and history -- How opiates work -- Pain pills and painkiller addiction -- Prescription drug abuse and chronic pain -- Heroin addiction examined -- Opate maintenance drugs and opiate substitution therapy -- Opiate addiction and the disease concept -- A way out for the opiate addict -- Managing opiate detox and detox from opiates alternatives -- Going to treatment or not for opiate addiction -- The importance of a support group in addiction recovery -- useful resources -- about the author
Target audience
general
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