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