Can abuse deterrent formulations make a difference? Expectation and speculation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>It is critical that issues surrounding the abuse and misuse of prescription opioids be balanced with the need for these medications for the treatment of pain. One way to decrease the abuse of prescription opioid medications is to develop abuse deterrent formulati...

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Main Authors: Grimes Serrano Jill M, Budman Simon H, Butler Stephen F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Online Access:http://www.harmreductionjournal.com/content/6/1/8