Journal of Developing Drugs
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Omidian A

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• Review Article
  Reported Methods of Abuse for Common Prescription Analgesic Opioids
  Author(s): Omidian A, Mastropietro DJ and Omidian H Omidian A, Mastropietro DJ and Omidian H
  
  With the introductory of internet forums, blogs, and social networks, large numbers of individuals are connected together in ways previously deemed difficult or impossible. These outlets can be used as a means of asking questions or freely displaying personal experiences, viewpoints, and anecdotal accounts. Once posted, these questions and remarks are open for other individuals to read, comment and respond. Through these dialogues, a vast electronic database has been created which is instantly retrievable and contains new content on a daily basis. In the healthcare field, this can be beneficial to certain patients or can be used in ways leading to detrimental effects. For example, computer-mediated forums can help patients, such as those with cancer, cope with their diseases states. Likewise, webbased interventions can also help those with alcohol, tobacco, and substance use disorders.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6631.1000120

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