Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10511576 | Journal of Adolescent Health | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The majority of adolescents who were prescribed medications in the pain, stimulant, antianxiety, or sedative categories during the previous 6 months had unsupervised access to them at home. It is critical that clinicians educate parents and patients about the importance of proper storage and disposal of medications, particularly those with abuse potential.
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Authors
Paula Lynn Ph.D., Sean Esteban Ph.D., Carol J. Ph.D.,