Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 8, 2026

Investigating Drivers of Antireward in Addiction Behavior with Anatomically Specific Single-Cell Gene Expression Methods
Published on: August 4, 2022
Substance abuse: new numbers are a cause for action
Abstract:
Substance abuse is a highly prevalent problem. Results from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions show that about 1 in 10 Americans will have a substance use disorder in their lifetime. Pharmacists are critical professionals in addressing this problem; they will care for patients with substance use issues on nearly a daily basis. Prescription drug abuse is epidemic. Because substance abuse and dependence are complex problems and treatment requires a multifaceted approach, long-term treatment plans that often require psychotherapeutic and pharmacotherappeutic interventions are now being used. Armed with treatment guidelines and other available information, pharmacists need to play a central role. The results of this recent study are described here and suggestions for educational efforts and interventions are provided to help pharmacists address this national problem.
Related Concept Videos
Substance Use Disorders Affecting Sleep
Understanding the concepts of physical dependence,...
Drug Abuse and Addiction: Pharmacological Phenomena
Drug Dependence
Prescription, Nonprescription and Orphan Drugs
The misuse and addiction to prescription drugs is a growing problem that can affect people of all age groups, specifically teenagers. This can happen when prescription medications are used in ways not intended by the prescriber, such as taking someone else's prescription or using medication for...
Healthcare Agencies II
Parish nursing is a growing specialty nursing profession that focuses on holistic healthcare, health promotion, and illness prevention. It blends professional nursing practice with a health ministry, focusing on health and healing within the context of a Christian community. Parish nurses serve as health educators, referral sources, and lay...
Drug Control Governance: Regulatory Bodies and Their Impact
