Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 29, 2026

A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
Published on: November 9, 2016
The Use of Over-The-Counter Medications to Facilitate Sexual Assault
1Department of Hospital Laboratories, University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA, USA.
Abstract:
Over-the-counter drugs are medications that are available without the requirement of a prescription. They are considered relatively safe and well-tolerated when taken in accordance with the dosing instructions on the package label. However, when taken alone or in combination with other drugs, they possess pharmacological properties that have the potential to facilitate sexual assault. This chapter reviews the chemistry and pharmacology of these drugs. Additionally, a brief overview of analytical methodology is presented.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Drug Classes and Categories
Factors Affecting Drug Response: Overview
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...
Drug Abuse and Addiction: Pharmacological Phenomena
Pharmaceutical Poisoning: Potential Scenarios
Substance Use Disorders Affecting Sleep
Understanding the concepts of physical dependence,...

