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EUROPEAN ADDICTION RESEARCH
卷 18, 期 5, 页码 228-245出版社
KARGER
DOI: 10.1159/000337028
关键词
Abuse of prescription drugs; Dependence on prescription drugs; Analgesics/opioids; Sedatives; Heroin maintenance treatment; European Union; Medicine misuse
资金
- European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) [10.EPI.058.1.0]
- German Federal Ministry of Health (FKZ) [IIA5-2511DSM302]
Background: Although awareness of the misuse of medicines is increasing, data on the extent of the problem in the European Union (EU) are lacking. Methods: In order to assess the magnitude and severity of the problem, a systematic review of the literature on the misuse of analgesics, opioid substitution medicines and sedatives/hypnotics (with the exception of benzodiazepines) was conducted using the PubMed and Web of Science databases. Relevant literature was identified between 2001 and 2011. Results: The main groups of misused medicines include opioid analgesics, methadone, buprenorphine and Z-drugs. Regional trends in medicine misuse indicate heterogeneity across the EU with respect to misused medicine types and research activities. Prevalence, high-risk populations and factors contributing to medicine misuse are discussed. Conclusion: The implications of these findings for prevention, treatment, and policy in the EU are considered. Copyright (C) 2012 S. Karger AG, Basel
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