The Journal of Pain
Volume 9, Issue 6 , Pages 487-489 , June 2008

Motive for Nonmedical Use of Prescription Pain Relievers in the National Survey on Drug Use and Health

  • James D. Colliver

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Dr. James D. Colliver, Division of Population Surveys, Office of Applied Studies, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 1 Choke Cherry Road, Room 7-1033, Rockville, MD 20857.
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  • Joseph C. Gfroerer

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PII: S1526-5900(08)00440-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2008.03.001

The Journal of Pain
Volume 9, Issue 6 , Pages 487-489 , June 2008