Sanberg, Paul R.

Prescription narcotics : the addictive painkillers / Paul R. Sanberg, Michael D. Bunsey. - New York : Chelsea House, 1986. - 104 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - The Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs. . - Encyclopedia of psychoactive drugs. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 98) and index.

Pain -- The history of opiates -- The effects of narcotics on the body -- The endogenous opiates -- Prescriptions for narcotics -- The treatment of narcotics addictiion -- The challenge today.

Explores the use of prescription narcotics, the risks and consequences of addiction, and current treatments.

087754770X (cover) 9780877547709 (cover)

86001283


Drug addiction--Juvenile literature.
Drug addiction--Treatment--Juvenile literature.
Narcotics.
Narcotics--Juvenile literature.
Narcotics--Toxicology--Juvenile literature.
Opioid-Related Disorders.

RC566 / .S23 1986