Why Do Adults Misuse Prescription Drugs?

Description:

This report uses 2015 NSDUH data to explore the reasons for prescription drug misuse in the United States among adults aged 18 or older.

Publication Date:

July 27, 2017

Collection Date:

2015

Data Source:

Report Type:

Short Report

Year Published:


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