Examination of Over-the-Counter Drug Misuse Among Youth

This study examined the prevalence of intentional over-the-counter (OTC) drug misuse among teens and the relationship between OTC drug misuse and the misuse of other substances including illicit prescription drugs. Ten percent of 8th graders reported past year use of OTC drugs to get high. Misuse wa...

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Main Authors: Erin J. Farley, Daniel J. O'Connell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North Carolina Sociological Association 2010-10-01
Series:Sociation Today
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Online Access:http://www.ncsociology.org/sociationtoday/v82/drug.htm