Life Sciences
Studies from Purdue University yield new information about life sciences
Published in AIDS Weekly, April 5th, 2010
According to a study from the United States, "Although non-medical prescription drug use has dramatically increased in many populations during the past decade, this phenomenon remains understudied among men who have sex with men (MSM). Using a community-based sample of MSM, we provide data on the high prevalence of lifetime and recent non-medical prescription drug use among MSM for a range of prescription drug classes such as pain killers, sedatives, sleep aids, stimulants, and erectile dysfunction medications."
"The paper also highlights differences in rates of recent non-medical prescription drug use within this population, noting that White MSM, HIV-positive MSM,...
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2010-04-05)
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