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Illicit and Pharmaceutical Drug Abuse and Their Impact on You, Your Family, and Your Dental Practice

What should I be asking my patients to avoid drug interactions with street drugs? What are some of the oral manifestations of street drug abuse? What are the characteristics of and how do I manage the “doctor shopper”? The dental team is in a unique position providing dental care to a patient population that may be regular users or experimenting with mood-altering drugs. This brief presentation includes the types, signs, and symptoms of commonly abused prescription and illicit drugs.