Background: Cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease
(CHD), including angina pectoris (AP), and myocardial infarction (MI). However, it is not …

Background: Community pharmacists are uniquely positioned to identify and address the
issue of misuse and abuse of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. To date, no study has …

Background Abuse of non-opioid analgesics (NOA) is associated with serious health
consequences. However, due to inconsistent definitions of NOA abuse, prevalence …

Frequent and increasing use of over-the-counter analgesics (OTCA) is a public health
concern. Pain conditions and psychological distress are related to frequent OTCA use, and …

Background During the past decade, the misuse of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines has
become a global public health concern, especially among young people. In this study, we …

Background: Public concern with regard to over-the-counter (OTC) drug abuse is growing
rapidly across countries. OTC drug abuse has serious effects on the mind and body, such as …

Self-medication (SM) forms an important part of public health strategy. Nonetheless, little
research has been performed to understand the current state of self-medication in the …

Objectives To assess the level of perception and awareness of health science students
towards using over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and reveal any malpractice. Methods A …

Background Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines intended for short-term use for self-care may
be abused or misused. Aim To explore the experiences and perceptions of community …

Background Nonmedical use of prescription drugs can cause overdose; this represents a
serious public health crisis globally. In this digital era, social networking services serve as …