The Increases in Poisoning from Drug Overdose Over the Past

question 17

Multiple Choice

The increases in poisoning from drug overdose over the past forty years can be attributed to

• A) an increase in adults self-medicating.
• B) prescription painkiller abuse.
• C) the availability of potent illegal drugs.
• D) ingestion of household cleaning products.

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