Benzodiazepine and Stimulant Prescriptions Before Overdose in Youth.
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| Title: | Benzodiazepine and Stimulant Prescriptions Before Overdose in Youth. |
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| Authors: | Bushnell, Greta, Samples, Hillary, Gerhard, Tobias, Calello, Diane P., Olfson, Mark |
| Source: | Pediatrics. Apr2022, Vol. 149 Issue 4, p1-4. 4p. |
| Subjects: | Benzodiazepines, Central nervous system stimulants, Hospital emergency services, Methylphenidate, Drug overdose, Pre-tests & post-tests, Amphetamines, Patients' attitudes, Descriptive statistics, Medical prescriptions, Tranquilizing drugs, Mental illness |
| Abstract: | The article presents a study which examined the levels of benzodiazepine (BZD) and stimulant prescriptions before achieving overdose in young adult patients. Other topics include the number of youth who died due to BZD and psychostimulant overdoses in the U.S. in 2019, and the use of the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) codes for recording stimulant overdose cases. |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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