Searching for answers: proper prescribing of controlled prescription drugs.
Prescription drug abuse is increasing at alarming rates in this country. Most often drugs are obtained through relatives or friends. An important step in addressing this problem is educating healthcare providers in the proper prescribing of scheduled drugs. Physicians and other healthcare workers receive little training in proper screening for substance abuse, proper prescribing of scheduled drugs, and referral for those needing treatment. Continuing medical education is one venue for addressing this problem. However, screening, brief intervention and referral for treatment (SBIRT) should be taught in medical school and residency.
UF College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine Division, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA. marthabrown@ufl.edu
Martha E
ME
Brown
William H
WH
Swiggart
Charlene M
CM
Dewey
Marine V
MV
Ghulyan
D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D055553:Prescription Drugs; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*
D055553:Prescription Drugs