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Abbreviations
CGM: consumer-generated media
FY: fiscal year
OTC: over-the-counter
Q&A: question and answer
Edited by A Mavragani; submitted 22.12.22; peer-reviewed by K Taira, S Gordon; comments to author 27.07.23; revised version
received 17.08.23; accepted 18.09.23; published 22.11.23
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Kariya A, Okada H, Suzuki S, Dote S, Nishikawa Y, Araki K, Takahashi Y, Nakayama T
Internet-Based Inquiries From Users With the Intention to Overdose With Over-the-Counter Drugs: Qualitative Analysis of Yahoo!
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