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Coming to terms with the nonmedical use of prescription medications

In this commentary we highlight limitations with the way nonmedical use of prescription medications has been measured in U.S. national studies. We also offer an alternative way of conceptualizing the nonmedical use of prescription medications for future study.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Boyd, Carol J, McCabe, Sean E
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2008
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2600778/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19017405
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1747-597X-3-22
Descripción
Sumario:In this commentary we highlight limitations with the way nonmedical use of prescription medications has been measured in U.S. national studies. We also offer an alternative way of conceptualizing the nonmedical use of prescription medications for future study.