Over-The-Counter Drug Abuse: Problems and Prevention

Leonelli Carmen and Morani Aashish
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Morani Aashish: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Bradenton, Florida, USA

Global Journal of Addiction & Rehabilitation Medicine, 2018, vol. 5, issue 4, 63-65

Abstract: Over-the-counter drug abuse has been overshadowed by the current opioid epidemic sweeping across the US. This article highlights three topics that are problematic in ensuring safe over-the-counter medication use. Ease of access, the current opioid epidemic, and lack of education, all of which can lead to abuse. Drug monitoring and societal education are critical steps in improving knowledge to prevent misuse of medications.

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Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.19080/GJARM.2018.05.555668

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