Open AccessPregabalin Abuse in between Jordanian youths need to concern
Author(s) -
Maxim A. Obiesat,
Muath F. Marashdeh,
Arafat K Al-Zoubi,
Malik M. Al-Alwan,
Raya T. Al-Odat
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of scientific research and management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2321-3418
DOI - 10.18535/ijsrm/v7i7.mp03
Subject(s) - pregabalin , psychiatry , medicine , mental health , primary care , medical care , family medicine
Pregabalin is a medication used extensively in neurosurgery and mental health care as it is sometimes used in primary health care in medical conditions but is increasingly reported as a potential increase of use leads to misuse and abuse. The fact, increase both levels of abuse and death; along with the growing non-medical use through black market have been reported in Jordan.