Abuse of immediate-release opioids and current approaches to reduce misuse, abuse and diversion

Volume: 134, Issue: 4, Pages: 388 - 394
Published: Jul 26, 2018
Abstract
Deaths from opioid overdoses have increased dramatically over the past few years. Given that immediate-release (IR) opioids account for most of the U.S. market share, and that abusers generally prefer IR opioids over extended-release (ER) opioids, it is not surprising that rates of abuse are higher for IR than ER opioids. IR opioids are widely prescribed, often without consideration for risks of abuse, misuse, and diversion. Prescription opioid...
Paper Details
Title
Abuse of immediate-release opioids and current approaches to reduce misuse, abuse and diversion
Published Date
Jul 26, 2018
Volume
134
Issue
4
Pages
388 - 394
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