#$%^&*AU2012100295A420120412.pdf#####ABSTRACT There is provided a self-medication process for the relief of pain including the step of administering to oneself a composition including an opioid other than codeine as a medicine for the relief of pain. Further, there is provided a process for the relief of pain 5 including the step of administering to oneself a composition including an opioid other than codeine as a medicine for the relief of pain in accordance with a prescription. Compositions and kits suitable for use with these processes are also provided.