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Antitussives and substance abuse
Burns, Jarrett M. Boyer, Edward W.
Burns, Jarrett M.
Boyer, Edward W.
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2013-11-06
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Abuse of antitussive preparations is a continuing problem in the United States and throughout the world. Illicit, exploratory, or recreational use of dextromethorphan and codeine/promethazine cough syrups is widely described. This review describes the pharmacology, clinical effects, and management of toxicity from commonly abused antitussive formulations.
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Subst Abuse Rehabil. 2013 Nov 6;4:75-82. doi: 10.2147/SAR.S36761. Link to article on publisher's site
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10.2147/SAR.S36761
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24648790
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