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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Main Authors: Sethulakshmi Sreevalsam Anil, Badr Ratnakaran, Nisha Suresh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
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