National Prescription Drug Threat Assessment 2009

This resource from the National Drug Intelligence Center analyzes current nonmedical use of prescription-type psychotherapeutic drugs (opioid pain relievers, tranquilizers, sedatives, or stimulants) and discusses their distribution, the societal impact of controlled prescription drugs diversion and abuse, and Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) that have been established legislatively in many states to stem CPD diversion and abuse.

Download the PDF (link below) or read the Drug Threat Assessment online.

http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/pubs33/33775/33775p.pdf

15.1 MB

Publication Year: 2009

Publisher

U.S Dept. of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, dc 20530
Website: http://www.usdoj.gov/
Email: web@usdoj.gov