Prescription drug abuse behaviors exist on a continuum and may include:
Use of medication for nonmedical reasons such as to get high or enhance performance
Use of medication for medica...
Initial screening: “How many times in the past year have you used an illegal drug or used a prescription medication for nonmedical reasons?”; primary care setting sensitivity of 100% and spe...
Controlled medication should be inaccessible to others (ideally in locked box/bag). Diverting medication may result in legal charges. Patients should be aware of addictio...
Ahrnsbrak R, Bose J, Hedden S, et al. Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the United States: Results from the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Rockville, ...
F19.10 Other psychoactive substance abuse, uncomplicated
F11.10 Opioid abuse, uncomplicated
F15.10 Other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated
F13.10 Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse, uncomplic...
Education and PMPs help prevent prescription drug abuse.
Standardized office practice agreements can help manage controlled substance prescriptions.
Perform informed consent about all ri...
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