Staats Peter S., Silverman Sanford M. (eds.) Controlled Substance Management in Chronic Pain: A Balanced Approach

Springer, 2016. — 325 p. — ISBN: 978-3-319-30962-0This comprehensive guide covers prescribing controlled substances for patients with acute or chronic pain and provides a balanced discussion on appropriate treatment, addiction, safety and complications. Chapters feature evidence-based strategies and clinical modalities that address diagnostic challenges, treatment guidance, alternatives to opioid management and the significant legal risks within the current regulatory environment. Authored by leaders in pain medicine, physicians and appropriate health care professionals will find Controlled Substance Management in Chronic Pain to be an indispensable resource.Scope of the Pain Problem
Scope of the Problem: Intersection of Chronic Pain and Addiction
Evidence-Based Treatment for Chronic Pain with Opioids
Opioid Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacogenetics
Benzodiazepines, Alcohol, and Stimulant Use in Combination with Opioid Use
Marijuana and Cannabinoids for Pain
Adjuvant Agents in Chronic Pain Therapy
Complications of Opioid Therapy
Risk Mitigation Strategies
Naloxone Treatment of Opioid Overdose
From Patient Evaluation to Opioid Overdose Prevention: Ten Steps to Make the Law Work for You and Your Patients
Treating the Difficult Patient
Controlled Substance Management: Exit Strategies for the Pain Practitioner
Alternatives to Opiates in the Management of Non-cancer-related Pain