Dr Bryan Betty: General Practice NZ chair on research revealing more Kiwis are using prescription drugs for recreational purposes
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
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A new survey out of Massey University has sparked concerns surrounding the number of Kiwis using prescription drugs recreationally.
One out of four survey respondents reported using pharmaceuticals for non-medicinal purposes in the previous six months.
General Practice NZ chair Dr Bryan Betty says pain medications, sedatives like benzodiazepines, gabapentin and ADHD medications are most likely to be abused.
"Most GPs are aware of the issue - and are very careful when prescribing these medications."
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