Original research
by
Cochran, Gerald et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
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.
Findings/Key points
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.
Design/methods
Cross-sectional assessment in 19 community pharmacies
Keywords
About pharmacists
