Overview

Patients with chronic pain understandably seek relief from their distress and discomfort, but many medications that alleviate pain are potentially addictive, and most chronic pain conditions only have a temporary response to opiate analgesic drugs. This volume reviews the fundamental topics that underlie the complex relationships of this controversial domain. The authors review behavioral models and practical methods for understanding and treating chronic pain and addiction including methods to formulate patients with complex comorbidity and screen patients with chronic pain for addictive liability. Finally, the authors describe the current findings from clinical and basic science that illuminate the role of opiates, cannabinoids and ketamine in the treatment of chronic pain. Up to date and comprehensive, this book is relevant to all professionals engaged in the care of patients with chronic pain or addiction and all others interested in these contemporary issues, particularly non-clinicians seeking clarity in the controversy over the best approach to patients with chronic pain.

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Author:   M.R. Clark ,  G.J. Treisman ,  T.N. Wise
Publisher:   S Karger AG
Imprint:   S Karger AG
Volume:   30
Dimensions:   Width: 19.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.90cm
Weight:   0.670kg
ISBN:  

9783805597258

ISBN 10:   3805597258
Pages:   166
Publication Date:   20 April 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

From Stigmatized Neglect to Active Engagement: Clark, M.R.; Treisman, G.J.; A Behaviorist Perspective: Treisman, G.J.; Clark, M.R.; Addiction and Brain Reward and Antireward Pathways: Gardner, E.L.; Opioid Therapy in Patients with Chronic Noncancer Pain: Diagnostic and Clinical Challenges: Cheatle, M.D.; O'Brien, C.P.; Optimizing Treatment with Opioids and Beyond: Clark, M.R.; Treisman, G.J.; Screening for Abuse Risk in Pain Patients: Bohn, T.M.; Levy, L.B.; Celin, S.; Starr, T.D.; Passik, S.D.; Cannabinoids for Pain Management: Thaler, A.; Gupta, A.; Cohen, S.P.; Ketamine in Pain Management: Cohen, S.P.; Liao, W.; Gupta, A.; Plunkett, A.

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