| Title | Non-medical use, abuse and dependence on sedatives and tranquilizers among U.S. adults: psychiatric and socio-demographic correlates. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2007 |
| Authors | Becker, William C., David A. Fiellin, and Rani A. Desai |
| Journal | Drug and alcohol dependence |
| Volume | 90 |
| Issue | 2-3 |
| Pagination | 280-7 |
| Date Published | 2007 Oct 8 |
| ISSN | 0376-8716 |
| Keywords | Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Demography, Female, Humans, Hypnotics and Sedatives, Incidence, Male, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Services, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Questionnaires, Substance-Related Disorders, Tranquilizing Agents, United States |
| Abstract | Non-medical use of sedatives and tranquilizers carries risks including development of abuse/dependence. Such use may correlate with psychiatric symptoms. |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2011.00207.x |
| Alternate Journal | Drug Alcohol Depend |
