Pain medications serve a legitimate purpose, but the abuse of opioid painkillers represents a serious health threat. The Dangers of Painkillers discusses the scope of the problem; effects of use and abuse; addiction; treatment and recovery; and prevention. --Amazon.

How serious a problem is painkiller abuse? -- What are the effects of painkillers? -- How addictive are painkillers? -- Treatment and recovery challenges -- How can painkiller abuse be prevented?.