06.04.09
Recovery Books: A Day Without Pain
Here at the NA Blog we’d like to extend our reviews and recommendations of recovery books to our readers as part of a new segment we’ll be running titled, “Recovery Books.” Check back often for the latest and best reviews of a whole spectrum of recovery books. Also, for future reference, please find all of our future segments in the sidebar, under the category titled, “Recovery Books.”
We start with the book, “A Day Without Pain,” by Dr. Mel Pohl. In A Day Without Pain, Dr. Mel Pohl addresses all the dangers that come with the excessive use and abuse of prescription painkillers that are used to treat chronic pain. Dr. Pohl also goes on to inform readers that are alternatives to prescription painkillers and the (quick addiction that often come with them); namely, holistic approaches that don’t depend on using any kinds of drugs.
Amazon user Gary L Dickinson describes A Day Without Pain by saying, “chemical dependency perspective to chronic pain management (utilizing 12 step approaches and spirituality) make a lot of sense and deepens commitment for patients.”
Just a little about Dr. Mel Pohl; he is a Board Certified Family Practitioner, Vice President of Medical Affairs and the Medical Director of Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC), and has many years of addiction and recovery experience. As for the noted contributor, Mike Donahue, he is a journalist who worked close with Dr. Pohl to complete the book.
Tammy Ausiello said,
August 23, 2009 at 6:49 pm
I used narcotics for 12 yrs. I have been clean just days from 6mos. Never thought that would be possible but thanks to LVRC and the work I didI can now say that. I have found other ways to like massages, reiki, yoga. I cracked my elbow and only use mortrin for pain. I now enjoy spending lots of time with my family. I also found that taking narcotics would make the pain worse and would get less ram sleep. Thanks for my life back. Have watched Dr. Pohl twice now on tv and everything he says i agree with.