Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2575800 The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy 2011 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
The lack of a clear definition, absence of well-defined risk factors, and ambiguous clinical manifestations of psychoactive medication misuse and abuse present substantial barriers to diagnosis. A standard, age-appropriate definition could help PCPs establish a diagnosis, clarify what constitutes appropriate psychoactive medication use, define the extent of the problem, and pave the way for the development of effective screening and diagnostic tools.
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