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Géographie
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L’objectif
Given the continued expansion of community pharmacy in the continuum of care, it is imperative to characterize alcohol use among pharmacy patients dispensed opioids in order to establish a foundation for identification and intervention in these settings.
Constatations/points à retenir
Concomitant alcohol/opioid use is a significant issue among pharmacy patients. Risky alcohol and opioid medication use is associated with other substance use. Pharmacies may be a screening/intervention point for concomitant alcohol/opioid use.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Cross-sectional assessment in 19 community pharmacies