Long-term psychotropic drug-taking and the process of withdrawal
- 1 August 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Psychological Medicine
- Vol. 11 (4), 853-858
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0033291700041350
Abstract
Synopsis: Perceived efficacy and reliance on psychotropic drugs is explored in a sample of mainly long-term consumers. A comparison of past and present users elucidates some of the factors involved in prolonged usage and the experiences of those who withdraw from the medication.Keywords
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