Illicit methylphenidate use among Iranian medical students: prevalence and knowledge
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Illicit methylphenidate use among Iranian medical students: prevalence and knowledge
BACKGROUND Methylphenidate, a medication prescribed for individuals suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is increasingly being misused by students. OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were to evaluate the frequency of methylphenidate use among a group of Iranian medical students and to assess their knowledge of methylphenidate. METHODS Anonymous, self-administered questionn...
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عنوان ژورنال: Drug Design, Development and Therapy
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1177-8881
DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s13818