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Item Information   Holdings     Summary     More Content       More by this author     Stolberg, Victor B., author.     Subjects     Analgesics.     Analgesics -- History.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Stolberg, Victor B., author.       by title:      Painkillers : histor...         MARC Display

Painkillers : history, science, and issues / Victor B. Stolberg. by Stolberg, Victor B., author. Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, [2016] Subjects Analgesics.   Analgesics -- History. ISBN:  9781440835315 (hardcover ; alk. paper) 1440835314 (hardcover ; alk. paper) Series:  Story of a drug. Description:  xvi, 286 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. Contents:  A case study : misery and relief -- What are painkillers? -- Painkillers : a brief history -- How painkillers work -- Effects and applications -- Risks, misuses, and overdose -- Production, distribution, and regulation -- The social dimension of painkillers -- The future of painkillers. Requests:  0 Summary:  "Many different drugs are effectively used as painkillers - substances that greatly improve the quality of life for those who suffer from temporary or recurring pain. This book presents an in-depth overview of opiates, opioids, and other painkilling substances such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that have been in use from ancient times up to the contemporary era. It also addresses the risks of painkiller use, their misuse, and potential overdose concerns. The latest in the Story of a Drug series and written by a subject expert who has published widely on drug use and pharmacology, this book presents a brief review of the science of how different painkiller drugs work before covering these substances' respective effects and applications; the issues regarding the production, distribution, and regulation of painkiller drugs; and research findings on painkiller use, abuse patterns, addiction, and policy issues. The easy-to-understand text presents scientifically accurate information that enables readers to better understand the key role of painkillers in our 21st-century world"--Publisher's website.   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Status   Ewa Beach P/S Library R-YA -- Reference 615.783 ST Non Circulating Add Copy to MyList Nanakuli Public Library YA -- Nonfiction 615.783 St Checked In Add Copy to MyList

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