Contemporary and emergent pharmacological therapies for chronic pain: nonopioid analgesia

Abstract

The American Pain Society estimates that 50 million Americans are partially or totally disabled by pain. This striking statistic is certain to increase as our population continues to age. In order to combat this growing problem, healthcare professionals must arm themselves with information. By developing the appropriate pain assessment skills and by staying abreast of the rapidly-changing therapies used in pain management, clinicians can dramatically impact the quality of life of those living with pain.

• analgesia
• anti-inflammatory drug
• assessment
• nonopioid
• nonsteroidal
• neuropathic
• pain
• treatment