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Booksurge announces the publication of "12-Steps for those Afflicted with Chronic Pain."



"Chronic pain seems purposeless," says author, Dr. Stephen Colameco. "Chronic pain is disabling because it takes away the ability to perform activities that others consider routine. Those with chronic pain are often irritable, angry, depressed or overly dependent on others. They are left wondering why they are in pain when others are not, what they might have done to deserve this fate, and why a loving God would allow such suffering.



"If healthcare providers are to treat chronic pain effectively, they must address more than bodily injury," he adds. "They must concern themselves with patients' emotional distress and spiritual conflicts-because these too contribute to chronic pain suffering. Most psychiatrists do not want to treat addicts, especially those needing opiates for pain. The lives of those who suffer from untreated, chronic pain quickly spirals out of control. They often become desperate for help."



Dr. Colameco wrote his book, "12-Steps for those Afflicted with Chronic Pain," in the tradition of the programs built upon the 12-Step foundation of Alcoholics Anonymous. His desire is to help people in chronic pain recognize that their emotional and spiritual suffering contributes to their pain. In his book, he teaches them a better way to cope. In short, "12-Steps for those Afflicted with Chronic Pain," provides a 12-Step recovery program that deals specifically with the effects of pain on an individual's life.



Dr. Colameco notes that many people with chronic pain become depressed, anxious, or ashamed because of their pain disability. Many isolate themselves from those who love them. Some become consumed by anger and bitterness; others lose their spiritual focus or become angry with the Higher Power.



In his book, "12-Steps for those Afflicted with Chronic Pain," Dr. Colameco borrowed from the powerful methods of the highly successful Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step program originally founded to help alcoholics in their recovery, to help chronic pain sufferers reclaim their lives. Dr. Colameco believes and has proven that, "You cannot change the fact that you have pain, but you can develop a healthy, positive attitude toward life. You do not have to suffer."



12-Steps for those Afflicted with Chronic Pain is an insightful, compassionately written book that provides real world help for individuals suffering with chronic pain. In 12-Steps for those Afflicted with Chronic Pain, readers are given exercises and inspirational methods to help them overcome the anger, sadness, and depression that many people in chronic pain experience.



About the author:

As the only addiction specialist in a busy community hospital, Dr. Colameco spent time educating hospital staff about the treatment of pain in patients with a history of addiction. He was appointed to its pain management committee and asked to educate physicians about the importance of adjusting pain treatment to fit individual patient needs. For several years, he worked as a member of the hospital inpatient psychiatric team. Many of the psychiatric patients that he treated had chronic pain and addiction problems. His experience as a hospital pain consultant and as a member of a psychiatric treatment team helped confirm his belief that emotions play a powerful role in a patient's experience of pain, and that behavioral treatments were needed to complement traditional medical care.



Dr. Stephen Colameco is a licensed physician. He holds a master's degree in education, and is an Addiction's Specialist. He resides in Haddonfield, New Jersey, with his wife, Sheran, and their children. 12-Steps for those Afflicted with Chronic Pain is the first book by author Colameco.



For more information or to obtain a free review copy, please contact the author at 856.354.8526. Books are available to order at Booksurge.com Amazon.com Alibris.com and Abebooks.com.

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