The National Drugs and Poisons Schedule Committee (NDPSC) in Australia has proposed stricter controls on controls on over-the-counter painkillers containing codeine.
The National Drugs and Poisons Schedule Committee (NDPSC) in Australia has proposed stricter controls on controls on over-the-counter painkillers containing codeine. These new rules are due to come into existence in May next year, but pharmacists say they are only going to worsen the situation.
"These changes alone are unlikely to influence individual misuse behaviour," said Kos Sclavos, the President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia. "The shift to `pharmacist only' ... and to smaller pack sizes will only see some at-risk people move to multiple packs and resort to pharmacy shopping."
Drug Abuse | Drug Addiction | Substance Abuse - Overview
The use of Drugs for reasons other than its prescribed recommendation, is known as Drug abuse or substance abuse. Drug abuse or substance abuse is initiated by various biological and social factors.
The use of Drugs for reasons other than its prescribed recommendation, is known as Drug abuse or substance abuse. Drug abuse or substance abuse is initiated by various biological and social factors.
Excessive use of codeine may lead to perforated stomach ulcers, renal failure and even death.
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Alcohol Use Disorder | Alcoholism
Alcohol use disorder or alcoholism is an inability to control drinking. It can cause short term and long term physical, as well as psychological effects on the patient.
Alcohol use disorder or alcoholism is an inability to control drinking. It can cause short term and long term physical, as well as psychological effects on the patient.
Drug Abuse Screening Test
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) is a screening test to find out if you need professional help with ‘Drug Abuse’ problem. This is only an anonymous self test.
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) is a screening test to find out if you need professional help with ‘Drug Abuse’ problem. This is only an anonymous self test.
Parents Cautioned About Prescription Drug Abuse Of Their Children
Parents warned about the abuse of prescription drugs by their children.
Parents warned about the abuse of prescription drugs by their children.
