Coming to terms with the nonmedical use of prescription medications
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چکیده
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.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
دوره 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008