Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs and Some Prescription Drugs

  • Marc A. Schuckit
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Abstract

Almost any substance has the potential for misuse (if we define this as the voluntary intake to the point of causing physical or psychological harm). As discussed in chapter 1, this potential is especially true if the drug alters an individual’s perception of his environment. In that context, this chapter presents data on the misuse of over-the-counter (OTC) medications and some prescription drugs, including the antiparkinsonian medications, diuretics, and antipsychotics.

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Anxiety Disorder Prescription Drug Antipsychotic Drug Major Depressive Disorder Motion Sickness 
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  • Marc A. Schuckit
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  1. 1.University of California Medical School and Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare SystemSan DiegoUSA

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