Publisher's Synopsis
Unfortunately, millions of Americans are abusing prescription drugs. Fourteen of the top twenty most-abused substances are pharmaceuticals. This hidden epidemic affects individuals from all walks of life. This book brings to light this misunderstood, under-reported national drug problem. Questions answered include: When does drug abuse become addiction? What are the signs and symptoms of addiction? Which drugs are most abused? What does treatment involve? Why is relapse education important? Intervention - what is it and should your family try it? Does treatment for pain management lead to addiction? How can the flagrant abuse of prescription drugs be curbed? Colvin offers compelling stories of recovery from individuals who made the journey back to a fulfilling life of sobriety along with advice and insights from addiction medicine specialists. He also provides perspectives from therapists, pharmacists, pain management experts, and fraud investigators.
