Antitussives and substance abuse

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 o...

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Main Authors: Burns, Jarrett M, Boyer, Edward W
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3931656/