Citation

Buttfield I. Heroin Addict. Relat. Clin. Probl. 2008; 10(3): 25-31.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, European Opiate Addiction Treatment Association, Publisher Pacini Editore)

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Abstract

In order to undertake comprehensive pain treatment, acute and chronic, all prescribers are required to understand opioid medication, and to appreciate the phenomenon of addiction. Throughout the world there is a major concern with under treatment of pain. This paper aims to assist health professionals in their efforts to treat patients' pain effectively. It also outlines medications available for use, typical patient situations and strategies for intervention to relieve pain. Barriers to pain treatment are reviewed, in both developed and developing nations.

Language: en

Keywords

human; suicide; chronic pain; fentanyl; Pain; drug abuse; Addiction; pain; review; prescription; priority journal; morphine; dextropropoxyphene; palliative therapy; drug dependence; patient attitude; tramadol; methadone; drug misuse; illicit drug; oxycodone; non prescription drug; hydromorphone; heroin dependence; antinociception; Chemical dependency; Educational approach; Opioid dependence