Document Type
Literature Review
Publication Date
5-17-2024
Reviewing Professor
Robert Speth
College Course
Drug Abuse
Abstract
This review paper provides an overview of the current status of substance abuse, involving both illicit drugs and medically regulated medications. Although global statistics are considered, the primary focus is the substance abuse crisis within the United States. Through review of experimental and observational peer-reviewed articles, this report examines the definition of substance abuse, demographic impacts, and governmental interventions, with particular emphasizes on the role of the pharmacy profession and individual pharmacists in addressing this widespread issue.
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Recommended Citation
Alvarado-Rosario, Saul E., "What Can Pharmacists Do to Reduce Drug Abuse?" (2024). College of Pharmacy Student Research. 9.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_corx_stuarticles/9