Posted on December 10, 2008 12:56
Topics: Prescription Drugs | Substance Use | Trends
Post Type: citation
This article analyzes trends in the prescription of alcohol and opioid dependence drugs. The study finds that both alcohol and opioid dependence medication prescriptions increased dramatically between 2003 and 2007, paying specific attention to the introduction of new drugs into the market. However, the authors note that overall substance abuse medication utilization is small relative to the population of potential users and the prospects for future growth are unclear.
Mark, T. L., Kassed, C. A., Vandivort-Warren, R., Levit, K. R., & Kranzler, H. R. (2008). Alcohol and opioid dependence medications: Prescription trends, overall and by physician specialty. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, IN PRESS. 24 Sep. 2008. DOI:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2008.07.018
Authors: Tami L. Mark, Cheryl A. Kassed, Rita Vandivort-Warren, Katharine R. Levit, Henry R. Kranzler.
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