A web-based study of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB): Patterns, experiences, and functions of use

American Journal on Addictions

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 30-39

  Stein, L A R ^a,b,c   Lebeau, Rebecca ^a   Clair, Mary ^a   Martin, Rosemarie ^c   Bryant, Monte ^c   Storti, Susan ^c   Monti, Peter ^c,d  

^a UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND   (United States)

^b Rhode Island School for the Deaf   (United States)

^c BROWN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^d Providence VA   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

4 HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID;

ARTICLE; CASE STUDY; COPING BEHAVIOR; DRUG OVERDOSE; DRUG WITHDRAWAL; EXPERIENCE; HOSPITAL; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MEDICAL LITERATURE; RELAPSE; WEB BROWSER;

ADULT; COST OF ILLNESS; DRUG USERS; FEMALE; HEALTH CARE COSTS; HEALTH KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICE; HEALTH SURVEYS; HUMANS; INTERNET; MALE; SELF MEDICATION; SODIUM OXYBATE; SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS;

EID: 78650647760     PISSN: 10550496     EISSN: 15210391     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2010.00099.x     Document Type: Article

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