Tag: Routes of administration

According to the National Cancer Institute, 'administration' in medicine is the act of giving a treatment, such as a drug, to a patient. So, **what does administer mean in medical terms** and why is this process so critical for patient safety?

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the speed at which a drug reaches the brain significantly impacts its addictive potential. Understanding **what are the four common ways of drug abuse**—the different routes of administration—is crucial for recognizing risk and seeking help for substance use disorder.