Online Drug Forums Flashcards
1
Q
Why might one use online drug forums for information as opposed to scientific literature?
A
Peer-reviewed literature of street level seizures can be outdated by the time of publication..
2
Q
Who might use drug-related internet forums?
A
Physicians
Toxicologists
Law enforcement officers
Public health departments
3
Q
What needs to be addressed regarding online drug forums?
A
Authenticity and validity of information
4
Q
What are 3 things to be considered when obtaining info from online drug forums?
A
Is the site widely used?
Has similar info been posted by multiple individuals?
Is it consistent with the expected pharmacology of a drug belonging to the same chemical class?
