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Published Online, 15 January 2008, www.theannals.com, DOI 10.1345/aph.1K523.
 The Annals of Pharmacotherapy: Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 270-272. DOI 10.1345/aph.1K523
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Substance Abuse: New Numbers Are a Cause for Action

William A Kehoe Jr, PharmD MA FCCP BCPS

Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Psychology and Chairman, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Thomas J Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211, fax 209/946-2410, wkehoe{at}pacific.edu

Substance abuse is a highly prevalent problem. Results from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions show that about 1 in 10 Americans will have a substance use disorder in their lifetime. Pharmacists are critical professionals in addressing this problem; they will care for patients with substance use issues on nearly a daily basis. Prescription drug abuse is epidemic. Because substance abuse and dependence are complex problems and treatment requires a multifaceted approach, long-term treatment plans that often require psychotherapeutic and pharmacotherappeutic interventions are now being used. Armed with treatment guidelines and other available information, pharmacists need to play a central role. The results of this recent study are described here and suggestions for educational efforts and interventions are provided to help pharmacists address this national problem.

Key Words: prescription drug abuse, substance abuse, substance dependence

Published Online, January 15, 2008. www.theannals.com, DOI 10.1345/aph.1K523




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