Opiates VS. NSAIDS.

[krinkov]

I need some links to info regarding opiates VS. NSAIDS for pain relief. Also, I need info showing the long term negative effects of both. I know that besides addiction, properly dosed opiates do not harm you body unlike the liver killing NSAIDS. Basically, I need to educate family members that drink the "OPIATES ARE EVIL DRUGS" kool-aid. My mom, who has been going to mental health professionals has bought into the crap that the mental health community spews regarding opiates. I need to help change her opinion with cold hard facts.

Any info is appreciated everyone!!

Thanks.

[bronyraur]

Search around the Pain Management forum. I'm sure there's some info there. Someone just recently posted a "pro-opiate" pain management manual in the PM forum too.

Search and ye shall find.

[roxi*stardust]

Google it and you will find more info than you can shake a stick at.

[pharmboy]

Here are three books that I have found very good with no BS propaganda mixed in.

1. Drugs and the Brain , Scientific American Library, W.H. Freeman and Co.

2. A Primer of Drug Action , Robert M. Julien, M.D. Ph.D, W.H. Freeman and Co.

3. Illegal Drugs, Paul M . Gahlinger, M.D. Ph.D , Sagebrush Medical Guide

Good Luck after all the propaganda you have a big job
on your hands. .:jumping-s

[reddragon3668]

Bron's right.. the guide is probably the best pro-opiate pain management guide I've ever read. It was written by a former military physician. Its a good read and should help anyone with an open mind understand the phenomenon of chronic pain and its treatment.

Here is a link to the thread: http://forum.opiophile.org/showthread.php?t=12678


Search around the Pain Management forum. I'm sure there's some info there. Someone just recently posted a "pro-opiate" pain management manual in the PM forum too.

Search and ye shall find.