Healthy Skepticism Library item: 8443
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Publication type: Journal Article
Lamy PP.
Drug abuse by older adults--who is responsible?
Drug Intell Clin Pharm 1983 Sep; 17:(9):657-9
Abstract:
The abuse and overuse of prescription and nonprescription drugs in geriatric patients are discussed, with emphasis on the roles played by federal policies and private insurance carriers, the pharmaceutical industry, educational institutions, the provider and the patient himself.
Keywords:
Aged*/psychology
Drug Industry
Health Education
Health Services for the Aged
Humans
Insurance, Health
Legislation, Drug
Pharmacies
Self Medication
Substance-Related Disorders*
United States
