What are the most common drug usage methods?
user
1. Oral ingestion 2. Intravenous injection 3. Smoking/vaping 4. Inhalation 5. Sublingual/partially subcutaneous route
assistant
What are the most common drug usage methods?
user
The most common methods of drug use include swallowing (oral ingestion), inhalation, injection, and topical application. Swallowing is the most common method for delivering medications, while inhalation delivers drugs to the lungs where absorption into the bloodstream occurs. Injection delivers drugs directly into the bloodstream and is typically used for short-acting medications or those who require more immediate results. Topical application is used to deliver drugs directly to a specific area of the body, such as a cream or ointment for skin inflammation.
assistant
What are the most common drug usage methods?