In 2004, Dr. Robert T. Cochran published Understanding Chronic Pain, a
ground-breaking work exploring the links between pain, depression,
childhood trauma, substance abuse, and bipolar disease. A companion to
that work, Curing Chronic Pain demonstrates the advancements Cochran has
made in successfully treating patients suffering from pain. He has found
that chronic pain, a single core illness, can be alleviated with the
careful application of certain drugs, even those in the controversial
opiate class. In many cases, Cochran says, miraculous cures have been
achieved. Presented in a conversational, anecdotal format, this book
examines the specific experiences of chronic pain patients under
Cochran's supervision. As a reader you will be struck by Cochran's
warmth, compassion, intellect, and willingness to confront the
complicated issues surrounding treatment. There is hope in Curing
Chronic Pain.