Drug and alcohol dependence
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Drug Alcohol Depend · Oct 1989
Case ReportsThe identification and management of drug-seeking behavior in a medical center.
We describe the development of a quality assurance program that monitors prescription medication misuse in a medical setting. The program focuses on patient activities that influence physician prescribing of abusable medications. ⋯ When appropriate, a drug-seeking label is attached to the patient's chart and the hospital computer information system. The warning informs the physician and protects the patient from excessive medications.