Benzodiazepine (BZD) abuse has reached epidemic levels and results in poor outcomes,
particularly when combined with concomitant central nervous system depressants. BZDs are …

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 …

According to pregabalin (mis) users, different dosages are associated with a vast range of
effects:'… 600 mg: stumbling, disorientation, increased psychological awareness, difficulty to …

Aims The aim of this study was to assess the use and factors associated with the misuse of
gabapentin and pregabalin in the general French population, through a cohort study in the …

Doctor shopping is defined as seeing multiple treatment providers, either during a single
illness episode or to procure prescription medications illicitly. According to the available …

Background Drug utilization studies are essential to facilitate rational drug use in the society.
Aim In this review, we provide an overview of drug utilization measures that can be used …

Objective: Doctor-shopping has significant consequences for patients and payers and can
indicate misuse of drugs, polypharmacy, less continuity of care, and increased medical …

Learning objectives: After participating in this activity, learners should be better able to:•
Assess the misuse potential of clonazepam• Characterize the nonmedical use of …

Background: Prescription opioid abuse is not homogeneous due to varying patterns of use
and different geographic preferences. Because doctor shopping is one of the main sources …

Opioid analgesics and maintenance treatments, benzodiazepines and z-drugs, and other
sedatives and stimulants are increasingly being abused to induce psychoactive effects or …