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Does Pain Control Your Life?
Chronic pain affects millions of people and costs billions of dollars. Pain can destroy what was once a normal life and drive what was once a sane and stable person into the depths of despair. When pain interferes with the quality of your life, restricting activities and, perhaps, causing depression, you may wish to consider the services of Comprehensive Pain Medicine.
Opioid Addiction
Many patients who suffer from chronic pain also suffer from addiction. This can happen because they suffer from both diseases, or have been placed on opioid (narcotic) pain killers without addressing the underlying causes of pain. This can lead to a physical and sometimes psychological dependence on opioid pain medication, leading to
a vicious cycle of pain and addiction.
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Sanford M. Silverman, MD
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Comprehensive Pain Medicine
Under the direction of Dr. Sanford M. Silverman, MD, our comprehensive pain program provides relief from most forms of chronic intractable pain. Our goal is to alleviate or ease your pain and to teach you how to manage it so you can return to a normal, productive life as soon and as much as possible. Although some patients seek our services for short-term or acute pain, usually caused by an injury or surgery, most of our patients suffer from intractable chronic pain, which does not always have an easily identifiable cause. Our office-based treatment for opioid addiction provides a cost-effective, safe, convenient and comprehensive approach, utilizing medically supervised withdrawal with Suboxone® and addiction counseling The cycle of pain and addiction is then broken, restoring the quality of life that you once had and deserve. What to Expect at Comprehensive Pain Medicine
Patients who suffer from chronic pain and opioid addiction must be treated in a comprehensive manner. During your first visit, a board-certified pain and addiction specialist will perform a thorough assessment and your treatment will be individualized.
After Your Diagnostic Evaluation
A treatment plan will be developed to address your needs and will be shared with your referring physician. Your pain is treated both medically and with the latest interventional and surgical means. Addiction treatment if needed is offered. Psychological and behavioral techniques are provided on site in our office as an integral component of chronic pain and addiction management. Throughout the entire treatment process, Comprehensive Pain Medicine will communicate your progress to your referring physicians. As you near the end of your treatment plan, we will ensure that you have the information and instructions necessary to manage your condition. Pain treatment services usually are covered by most major insurance plans as well as Workers' Compensation and Medicare. Since some insurance carriers may require a referral from your primary care physician, be sure to check with your insurance advisor before scheduling an appointment. If your plan does not cover pain or management or addiction treatment, you will be responsible for those charges. 
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