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- Moira G Sim, Gary K Hulse, and Eric Khong.
- Edith Cowan University, School of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, the University of Western Australia. moira.sim@health.wa.gov.au
- Aust Fam Physician. 2004 May 1; 33 (5): 327-31.
BackgroundOpioid based cough mixtures are readily available to the public and are generally used safely. However, like alcohol, their use can sometimes be a significant part of a dependence problem.ObjectiveThis case study provides practical information for general practitioners in the detection, assessment and management of patients with cough mixture opioid dependence.DiscussionOpioid dependence is generally considered synonymous with heroin dependence or dependence on prescribed opioid analgesics. However, cough mixtures are a readily available source of opioids. People who become dependent on these mixtures commonly do not present for medical assistance until the problem is severe.
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