Non-prescription and Household Substances of Abuse

Authors

J. Mallari, San Francisco State University
L. Nguyen, Mayo Clinic
Jeffery A. Goad, Chapman UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Winter 2004

Abstract

"Reasons for abuse of [household products and over-the-counter (OTC) medications] can vary widely depending on the type of product used. Because these items can be readily found in pharmacies and stores, it is important for pharmacists to become familiar with the signs and symptoms of abuse, and street names by which these agents are known (see Table 1). Pharmacists, especially in the community setting, may be able to identify patterns of abuse since they are in contact with patients more frequently than other healthcare providers."

Comments

This is a pre-copy-editing, author-produced PDF of an article accepted for publication in California Pharmacist, volume 52, issue 1, in winter 2004/2005 following peer review. The final, published version may differ slightly.

Recommended Citation

Mallari, J, Nguyen L, Goad JA. Non-prescription and Household Substances of Abuse. California Pharmacist. 2004; LII(1) Winter 2004-2005; 29-34

Copyright

California Pharmacists Association