title: Wellbutrin®: misuse and abuse by incarcerated individuals.
abstract: Misuse and abuse of prescription medications is increasing across both socioeconomic and age parameters. This article includes a review of the uses of Wellbutrin®, and its current misuse/abuse within the correctional setting. It includes a discussion regarding the pharmacodynamics involved in substance abuse. A review of current literature includes both academic research and public forums regarding this topic. It also discusses the role of dopamine in both Wellbutrin® and substance use. The author identifies the lack of current research regarding this topic and poses ethical questions for the provider.
authors.affiliation: Denver Health Hospital, Denver, Colorado 80204, USA. step up0822@yahoo.com
authors.forename: DeAnne
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Phillips
mesh_terms: D016642:Bupropion / Q000494:pharmacology; D057237:Criminals / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D063487:Prescription Drug Misuse; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D016642:Bupropion