The Effect of Variability in Substance Abuse and Dependence Terminology on Physicians' Prescribing Decisions

Prescription drug abuse is a continuing problem in the United States. Educating physicians on issues related to prescription drug abuse is a key factor in preventing and treating this problem. High variability has been found in substance abuse terminology in the literature, textbooks, and FDA-appro...

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Main Author: Phipps, Lisa Rochelle Burroughs
Format: Others
Published: VCU Scholars Compass 2006
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Online Access:http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/776
http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1775&context=etd