O'Neil Michael, Hannah Karen L
University of Charleston, School of Pharmacy, USA.
W V Med J. 2010;106(4 Spec No):64-70.
Prescription drug abuse, misuse, addiction, and diversion have reached epidemic proportions in the United States. The elimination of the burden of these activities on the healthcare system, the criminal justice system and society as a whole requires a multifaceted approach. Before resolution of these issues around prescription drugs can occur, a clear understanding of the cultures leading to these activities is required.
在美国，处方药的滥用、误用、成瘾及非法转移已达到泛滥程度。要消除这些行为给医疗系统、刑事司法系统乃至整个社会带来的负担，需要采取多方面的措施。在解决围绕处方药的这些问题之前，需要清楚了解导致这些行为的文化背景。
