Psychoactive drug use by medical students: a review of the national and international literature
São Paulo med. j
;
115(1): 1356-65, jan.-fev. 1997. tab
Article
in English
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RESUMO
Non-medical drug use among medical students is a major concern among researches and policy makers in several countries, not only because of the personal harmful consequences that may arise from this behavior, but also for the social consequences. This article aims to evaluate national and international data available on non-medical drug-use among medical students and risk factors associated with these problems, as well as social and institutional implications. Prevalence rates, in Brazilian and international samples, of alcohol and drug use, abuse and dependence, reasons for onset, methodological issues, and the role of medical education are presented, compared and discussed. The authors suggest some issues that should be a addressed in order to deal with this complex situation.
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Main subject:
Psychotropic Drugs
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Students, Medical
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Substance-Related Disorders
Type of study:
Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
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South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
São Paulo med. j
Journal subject:
Cirurgia Geral
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Cincia
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Ginecologia
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Medicine
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Medicina Interna
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Obstetr¡cia
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Pediatria
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Sa£de Mental
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Sa£de P£blica
Year:
1997
Type:
Article
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