Combating Abuse and Diversion of Prescription Opiate Medications.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Collins, Gregory B.; McAllister, Mark S.
- Source
- Psychiatric Annals; Jun2006, Vol. 36 Issue 6, p410-416, 7p
- Subject
- MEDICATION abuse
NARCOTICS
SUBSTANCE abuse
YOUNG adults
SURVEYS
EMERGENCY medical services
- Language
- ISSN
- 00485713
The article focuses on the growing national concern regarding the abuse of prescription opiate medications. The 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health in the U.S., conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, indicated an increase in the nonmedical use of prescription opiates among young adults during the previous year. Large increases in the number of treatment center admissions and emergency room visits related to prescription opiate abuse are reported.