Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10511802 Journal of Adolescent Health 2009 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
We interviewed 594 adolescents throughout the United States. One in five reported sharing prescription medication. Of these, less than half received instructions, many delayed professional care, few informed providers, and a third reported experiencing side effects. Efforts to reduce medication sharing prevalence and risks among adolescents may be justified.
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Prescription Medication Sharing Among Adolescents: Prevalence, Risks, and Outcomes
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