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Pregabalin Misuse and Abuse in Jordan

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DOI: 10.18535/ijsrm/v6i3.mp04· Pages: MP-2018-76-79· Vol. 6, No. 03, (2018)· Published: March 21, 2018
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Abstract

Pregabalin are widely used in neurology, psychiatry and primary healthcare for a range of clinical conditions but are increasingly being reported as possessing a potential for misuse. In fact, increasing levels of both prescriptions and related fatalities, together with an anecdotally growing black market, have been reported in Jordan.

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Dr. Maxim A. Obiesat
MD, Psychiatry, Jordanian Royal Medical Services
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Dr. Muath F. Marashdeh
MD, Psychiatry, Jordanian Royal Medical Services
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Dr. Arafat K Al-Zoubi
MD, Psychiatry, Jordanian Royal Medical Services,
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Dr. Malik M. Al-Alwan
MD, Psychiatry, Jordanian Royal Medical Services
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Dr. Raya T. Al-Odat
Pharmacist, Jordanian Royal Medical Services
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