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| Drug Abuse | 1 |
| Geriatrics | 1 |
| Gerontology | 1 |
| Medical Services | 1 |
| Older Adults | 1 |
| Psychotherapy | 1 |
| State of the Art Reviews | 1 |
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| Gerontologist | 1 |
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| Green, Brent | 1 |
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Peer reviewedGreen, Brent – Gerontologist, 1978
A literature review explores why misuse of psychotherapeutic drugs is occurring among older noninstitutionalized adults. The roles of the physician, the patient, the pharmaceutical industry, and medical-geriatric journal advertising are discussed. The paper concludes with an exploration of innovative strategies for treatment and prevention.…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Geriatrics, Gerontology, Medical Services
