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Sources of pharmaceutical opioids for non-medical use (n=390).
| Source | Ever (select all that apply) | In the past 6 months (select the most common source) |
|---|---|---|
| Own prescription | 184 (47.2%) | 15 (3.8%) |
| Given free by friends | 343 (87.9%) | 114 (29.2%) |
| Given free by relatives | 173 (44.4%) | 44 (11.3%) |
| Bought | 314 (80.5%) | 210 (53.8%) |
| Took from relatives | 80 (20.5%) | 4 (1%) |
| Took from friends | 42 (10.6%) | 0 |
| Doctor shopping | 43 (11.0%) | 2 (0.5%) |
| Internet | 3 (0.8%) | 0 |
| Other | 1 (0.3%) | 1 (0.3%) |
