The non-medical use of tramadol in the UK: findings from a large community sample

Background Prescription drug misuse has become a public health problem in several developed countries. In the UK, there has been no increase in people seeking treatment for prescription drug dependence, but there has been a progressive rise in fatal overdoses involving tramadol. Objectives To explore the source, motivations for use and patterns of use of tramadol in the UK. Methods We conducted anonymous online survey of drug use and related...