Literature Review (2006-2012): Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Nonmedical Use of Prescription Drugs

SAMHSA’s Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies, 2012
Using a social-ecological framework, this document identifies risk and protective factors related to the nonmedical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD) based on articles published between 2006 and 2012.

Literature Review (2006-2012): Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Nonmedical Use of Prescription Drugs

Audience

Prevention Providers & Educators

Topic

Prescription Drugs, Substance Abuse Prevention/Mental Health Promotion

Type

Publications

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