| Author | : Joe Graedon |
| Publisher | : Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 532 |
| Release | : 1999-02-15 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : 9780312968267 |
In straightforward text, and with dozens of easy-to-read, easy-to-understand charts and tables, the authors cut through drug company fine print to give consumers vital information on the prescription drugs and over-the-counter remedies that react in deadly ways--with each other, foods, vitamins, minerals, herbs, and with alcohol. Martin's Press.
| Author | : World Health Organization. Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse |
| Publisher | : World Health Organization |
| Total Pages | : 133 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 9241547545 |
"These guidelines were produced by the World Health Organization (WHO), Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) a Guidelines Development Group of technical experts, and in consultation with the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) secretariat and other WHO departments. WHO also wishes to acknowledge the financial contribution of UNODC and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) to this project. " - p. iv
| Author | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Publisher | : Springhouse Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 9781582556154 |
This quick-reference handbook provides vital information on thousands of clinically significant drug-drug, drug-drug class, drug-herb, and drug-food interactions in an easy-to-use, consistent format that includes nursing considerations. Entries are organized alphabetically and include risk ratings based on Facts and Comparisons data; onset, severity, cause, and effect of the interaction; and specific, practical nursing interventions for fast action. Alert icons throughout the book highlight potential dangers.
| Author | : Richard K. Ries |
| Publisher | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Total Pages | : 4573 |
| Release | : 2014-05-14 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1469883791 |
In the midst of an addiction epidemic, this newly updated edition of The American Society of Addiction Medicine Principles of Addiction Medicine, 5th edition is the sought-after text every addiction researcher and care provider needs. This comprehensive reference text dedicates itself to both the science and treatment of addiction. You’ll receive a thorough grounding in both the scientific principles behind the causes of addiction and the practical aspects of clinical care. Chapters are written by recognized experts, covering areas such as the basic science of addiction medicine; diagnosis, assessment and early intervention; pharmacologic and behavioral interventions; mutual help and twelve-step; and co-occurring addiction, medical and psychiatric disorders—backed by the latest research data and successful treatment methods. Features: Numerous figures, tables and diagrams elucidate the text Chapters include case examples List of data research reports provided at end of each chapter NEW material on Prescription Drug Abuse, Club Drugs, Nursing Roles in Addressing Addiction, Conceptual and Treatment Issues in Behavioral Addictions, Rehabilitation Approaches to Pain Management, Comorbid Pain and Addiction, Pharmacotherapy for Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders, Preventing and Treating Substance Use Disorders in Military Personnel, and more.
| Author | : Robert S. Gold |
| Publisher | : Hunter House |
| Total Pages | : 290 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : 0897935705 |
"In Are Your Meds making You Sick? author Robert S. Gold, RPh, MBA, a clinical hospital pharmacist and affiliate instructor of clinical pharmacy at Purdue University with over 27 years of experience, shows the reader how to think like a clinical hospital pharmacist. He lists his 16 Rules of Safe Medication Use that, if followed, can help prevent the common problems that medications can cause; gives specific examples and scenarios featuring the thirty-six drugs that are the most common offenders; and explains how even seemingly good drugs can harm a patient's kidney, liver, brain and heart if the patient's medical history and physical vulnerabilities are not taken into account"--
| Author | : Armon B. Neel (Jr.) |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 297 |
| Release | : 2012-07-03 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : 145160839X |
A veteran board-certified pharmacist cites the high number of annual deaths associated with prescription drug side effects, calling for changes in prescription practices that account for the needs of aging bodies.
| Author | : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 705 |
| Release | : 2017-04-17 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0190628634 |
THE ESSENTIAL WORK IN TRAVEL MEDICINE -- NOW COMPLETELY UPDATED FOR 2018 As unprecedented numbers of travelers cross international borders each day, the need for up-to-date, practical information about the health challenges posed by travel has never been greater. For both international travelers and the health professionals who care for them, the CDC Yellow Book 2018: Health Information for International Travel is the definitive guide to staying safe and healthy anywhere in the world. The fully revised and updated 2018 edition codifies the U.S. government's most current health guidelines and information for international travelers, including pretravel vaccine recommendations, destination-specific health advice, and easy-to-reference maps, tables, and charts. The 2018 Yellow Book also addresses the needs of specific types of travelers, with dedicated sections on: · Precautions for pregnant travelers, immunocompromised travelers, and travelers with disabilities · Special considerations for newly arrived adoptees, immigrants, and refugees · Practical tips for last-minute or resource-limited travelers · Advice for air crews, humanitarian workers, missionaries, and others who provide care and support overseas Authored by a team of the world's most esteemed travel medicine experts, the Yellow Book is an essential resource for travelers -- and the clinicians overseeing their care -- at home and abroad.
| Author | : James L. Marcum |
| Publisher | : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 2013-01-17 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1414382804 |
The recent deaths of celebrities like Michael Jackson, Anna Nicole Smith, Heath Ledger, and Whitney Houston have shown a spotlight on the overuse and abuse of prescription drugs. Most people believe that prescription drugs are safer than illegal substances. But, when combined with other over-the-counter sedatives, prescription drugs can be every bit as powerful, addictive, and dangerous. In 2006, overdoses on a class of prescription pain relievers called opioid analgesics killed more people than those killed by overdoses on cocaine and heroin combined. Right now, among 35 to 54 year olds, poisoning by prescription drugs is the most common cause of accidental death—even more so than auto-related deaths. In Medicines That Kill, Dr. Marcum shines a light on the addictive power of prescription medication and how you can protect yourself and your family by practicing healthy habits.
| Author | : Sid M. Wolfe |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 962 |
| Release | : 2005-01-04 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 0743492560 |
A consumer's guide to frequently prescribed medications offers information on dangerous drugs, hundreds of safer alternative medications, the two hundred most commonly prescribed pills, and new drugs on the market.
