A case report of over-the-counter codeine dependence as consequence of self-medication for premature ejaculation
Over-the-counter (OTC) opioid abuse, including codeine, has been a growing problem around the world. Although the majority of the abusers use it for recreational purposes, many become dependent on it after having used it a medication for pain or cough. We present a case of codeine dependence where t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2017;volume=6;issue=4;spage=867;epage=869;aulast=Anil |