Prescription Drugs and the Hazard of Addiction
Introduction: It has been a known fact that prescription drugs make up a considerable portion of drug addiction in any community. It has estimated to form up to 60% of addict population in some countries. Methods: Accordingly, it is of great significance to discuss this medical and legal issue in a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Emerging Trends in Drugs, Addictions, and Health |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667118223000211 |
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| Summary: | Introduction: It has been a known fact that prescription drugs make up a considerable portion of drug addiction in any community. It has estimated to form up to 60% of addict population in some countries. Methods: Accordingly, it is of great significance to discuss this medical and legal issue in a scientific approach, trying to figure which drugs are at a greater risk to be abused by patients who have the suspect ability to be addicted to any substance. Results: Try to develop a system that is able to prevent or at least reduces the risk. Conclusions: This speech aims to construct a frame to address these points. |
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| ISSN: | 2667-1182 |