title: Non-medical use of prescription drugs: implications for NPs.
abstract: Nurse practitioners are the first line of defense when combating the problem of nonmedical use of prescription drugs. This article outlines related clinical issues and provides tools and treatment options to use with patients and the community.
authors: Family Services at Resurrection Behavioral Health- Program for Professionals, Chicago, Ill, USA.
authors: Kathy
authors: K
authors: Bettinardi-Angres
authors: Ethan
authors: E
authors: Bickelhaupt
authors: Stephanie
authors: S
authors: Bologeorges
mesh_terms: D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D055553:Prescription Drugs; D012307:Risk Factors; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D055553:Prescription Drugs