Narcotics & Analgesics

Basic Concepts

• Therapeutic relief of pain

– Pain physiology

• Narcotic Tolerance

• Narcotic Dependence

• Placebo Effect

Therapeutic Relief of Pain

• What is pain?

• What symptoms are associated with pain?

• Pain Physiology

– Endorphins

• Therapeutic Goals

– Non pharmacologic Measures

– Pharmacologic Measures

Pain Relief Concepts

• Narcotic Tolerance

• Narcotic Dependence

– Physiologic Dependence

– Psychologic Dependence

• Placebo Effect

• Substance Abuse/Addiction

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