Seidman Lara M, Tordik Patricia A, Bashirelahi Nasir
Gen Dent. 2017 Jan-Feb;65(1):58-61.
Prescription drug abuse is on the rise, causing detrimental health consequences and taking lives. Since dentists comprise a large percentage of opioid prescribers, they should be well educated on the uses and effects of opioids. This article discusses the consequences of long-term opioid use, how to identify signs of dependence, and how to prevent future abuse.
处方药滥用现象正在增加,造成有害的健康后果并导致死亡。由于牙医是阿片类药物开处方者中的很大一部分,他们应该接受关于阿片类药物用途和影响的良好教育。本文讨论了长期使用阿片类药物的后果、如何识别依赖迹象以及如何预防未来的滥用。