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Original Articles

Abuse of Barbiturates and Amphetamines

, M.D.
Pages 45-51 | Published online: 18 Apr 2016
 

Abstract

Patterns of drug abuse in the United States have undergone significant changes since World War II. A prominent feature has been a shift from alcohol and heroin to the barbiturates, amphetamines and related substances. Dependence on these drugs may create serious medical and sociologic problems which the pharmacist and physician can minimize by knowledgeable and thoughtful control of the prescription.

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