Narcotic Poisoning: A Review of the Literature

WILLIAM E. THORNTON and BONNIE PRAY THORNTONAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 131, Number 8

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.131.8.867

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Varied adverse physical reactions to narcotic drugs are being reported increasingly in the medical literature. The findings indicate a morbid physical prognosis for the habitual narcotic user. The author reviews the literature on such complications and emphasizes the need for increased prevention and treatment interventions by the medical and nursing professions.

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American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 131 • Number 8 • August 1974

Pages: 867 - 869

PubMed: 4599979

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Published in print: August 1974

Published online: 12 February 2015

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WILLIAM E. THORNTON

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BONNIE PRAY THORNTON

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Private practice in Naples, Fla. and Staff Psychiatrist, Naples Community Hospital, and Consultant, Collier County Mental Health Center, Naples

Registered Nurse and practicing psychiatric cotherapist and Co-Consultant, Collier County Mental Health Center

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Narcotic Poisoning: A Review of the Literature

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