Bibliograph

Painkillers, heroin, and the road to sanity, real solutions for long-term recovery from Opiate addiction, Joani Gammill

Type

Label

Painkillers, heroin, and the road to sanity, real solutions for long-term recovery from Opiate addiction, Joani Gammill

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Painkillers, heroin, and the road to sanity

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

869367621

Responsibility statement

Joani Gammill

Sub title

real solutions for long-term recovery from Opiate addiction

Summary

Citing formidable recovery rates for people addicted to prescription opiates or heroin, a guide inspired by the experiences of addicts in long-term recovery outlines treatment approaches based on new understandings about opiate addiction

Table Of Contents

The Road to Heaven and Hell: A Brief History of Opiates -- The Brain on Opiates -- Trauma, Psychiatric Disorders, and Addiction -- Heroin: Old Enemy with a New Face -- Money, Money, and More Money: The Salvation and Curse of Prescription Drugs? -- The Door Is Closed: Barriers to Addiction Treatment and How to Overcome Them (Sometimes) -- Moms with Babies and Other Special Groups -- The Pain Game: Real or Not? -- Alternative Treatments for Opiate Addiction -- Laws That Might Help Stem the Tide of Prescription Drug Deaths -- The Disease of Addiction and Why I Hate the Word "Relapse" -- Dry Drunk and a Grocery Cart -- Hope: Real Solutions for Improving Opiate Addiction Treatment and Recovery -- Your Plan for the First Five Days Sober and Drug-Free -- The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous -- Resources

Target audience

adult

Classification