Helpful or Harmful? The use of SSRIs in Alcohol Use Disorder
... There were no significant effects of any interactions on these measures at follow-up Of the 95 patients who were included in the subtyping analysis, 93 (98%) were interviewed at the end of treatment A total of 85 patients (89%) were interviewed at 6-month post-treatment follow-up visit Authors ...
... There were no significant effects of any interactions on these measures at follow-up Of the 95 patients who were included in the subtyping analysis, 93 (98%) were interviewed at the end of treatment A total of 85 patients (89%) were interviewed at 6-month post-treatment follow-up visit Authors ...
Intro to psychiatry - Wayne State University
... adjustment disorders, substance induced disorders, or General Medical Condition) ...
... adjustment disorders, substance induced disorders, or General Medical Condition) ...
Clearing up confusion: delirium in the general hospital
... • Delirium can be prevented in 1/3 of those at risk • Highlighted risk factors – Age 65 years or over – Cognitive impairment (past or present) – Severe illness – Current hip fracture ...
... • Delirium can be prevented in 1/3 of those at risk • Highlighted risk factors – Age 65 years or over – Cognitive impairment (past or present) – Severe illness – Current hip fracture ...
Disability Discrimination Act Inquiry.
... Perhaps the greatest measurable cost of childhood abuse is to hospital and medical services. Survivors are disproportionate users of the health system. The government’s expenditure on treatment of such problems as depression, alcoholism, and drug abuse is substantial. There are also costs of hospita ...
... Perhaps the greatest measurable cost of childhood abuse is to hospital and medical services. Survivors are disproportionate users of the health system. The government’s expenditure on treatment of such problems as depression, alcoholism, and drug abuse is substantial. There are also costs of hospita ...
comorbidity 2006 - addiction education home
... factors, these associations, while positive, were all non-significant. These results were similar when excluding twins who denied regular caffeine use. Conclusions. Maximal lifetime caffeine intake and caffeine-associated toxicity and dependence are moderately associated with risk for a wide range o ...
... factors, these associations, while positive, were all non-significant. These results were similar when excluding twins who denied regular caffeine use. Conclusions. Maximal lifetime caffeine intake and caffeine-associated toxicity and dependence are moderately associated with risk for a wide range o ...
benzodiazepines - Family Drug Support Australia
... with benzodiazepines, and symptoms are similar to heroin overdose. The blood pressure drops to a point where oxygen does not get to vital organs, and breathing slows and stops as the body shuts down. Benzodiazepines can remain in the system for up to 24 hours. Common dangerous myths are that walking ...
... with benzodiazepines, and symptoms are similar to heroin overdose. The blood pressure drops to a point where oxygen does not get to vital organs, and breathing slows and stops as the body shuts down. Benzodiazepines can remain in the system for up to 24 hours. Common dangerous myths are that walking ...
Co-Occurring Disorders
... to providers. Historically, clients were treated in separate modalities - even separate agencies. Current treatment methods now address co-occurring disorders, understanding that there may be more than two issues. ...
... to providers. Historically, clients were treated in separate modalities - even separate agencies. Current treatment methods now address co-occurring disorders, understanding that there may be more than two issues. ...
Stimulants – Lydia Vezina PDF - CSAM
... Tested by the military in search for the “truth drugs” 1953 Made in illicit labs and may contain other active such as amphetamine, mephedrone, methamphetamine, ephedrine, or caffeine Some tablets sold as ecstasy do not even contain any MDMA Street names include “E” , “X”, Molly, Skittles ...
... Tested by the military in search for the “truth drugs” 1953 Made in illicit labs and may contain other active such as amphetamine, mephedrone, methamphetamine, ephedrine, or caffeine Some tablets sold as ecstasy do not even contain any MDMA Street names include “E” , “X”, Molly, Skittles ...
index for handouts
... evaluation and treatment to prevent serious medical complications. For example, a patient's depression and lethargy could be due to a mood disorder, but is a hypothyroid condition remotely possible? If so, it should be listed first, because hypothyroidism can progress to coma and death. 2. Try to ex ...
... evaluation and treatment to prevent serious medical complications. For example, a patient's depression and lethargy could be due to a mood disorder, but is a hypothyroid condition remotely possible? If so, it should be listed first, because hypothyroidism can progress to coma and death. 2. Try to ex ...
Eating Disorders
... • Bulimia is characterized by recurrent and frequent episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food and feeling a lack of control over the eating. • Unlike anorexia, people with bulimia can fall within the normal range for their age and weight. But like people with anorexia, they often fear gain ...
... • Bulimia is characterized by recurrent and frequent episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food and feeling a lack of control over the eating. • Unlike anorexia, people with bulimia can fall within the normal range for their age and weight. But like people with anorexia, they often fear gain ...
Alcohol Abuse
... working, caring for children, or attending school. Difficulties with family, friends, and coworkers because of drinking are also signs of abuse. The person may drink when it is dangerous, for example while driving. It is common for those who abuse alcohol to have legal problems related to drinking, ...
... working, caring for children, or attending school. Difficulties with family, friends, and coworkers because of drinking are also signs of abuse. The person may drink when it is dangerous, for example while driving. It is common for those who abuse alcohol to have legal problems related to drinking, ...
Psychological Disorders
... significant impairment of social and occupational functioning Types of personality disorders: Antisocial Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder ...
... significant impairment of social and occupational functioning Types of personality disorders: Antisocial Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder ...
Rebecca Lawrence and Colin Baird
... Pain resulting from alcohol dependence Concerning use of over the counter or prescribed medication (usually opioids, but may be other drugs, eg gabapentin) Past history of drug or alcohol use ...
... Pain resulting from alcohol dependence Concerning use of over the counter or prescribed medication (usually opioids, but may be other drugs, eg gabapentin) Past history of drug or alcohol use ...
DSM-V Research Agenda: Substance Abuse
... disorders on the basis of differing etiological factors, which could include genetic, developmental, or other causes. Adding Substance Use to the Research Agenda on Nosology of Psychosis Heterogeneity within categories of psychotic disorders (eg, schizophrenia) and lack of clear boundaries between m ...
... disorders on the basis of differing etiological factors, which could include genetic, developmental, or other causes. Adding Substance Use to the Research Agenda on Nosology of Psychosis Heterogeneity within categories of psychotic disorders (eg, schizophrenia) and lack of clear boundaries between m ...
WPA forensic slides long - World Psychiatric Association
... “Forensic psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry in which scientific and clinical expertise is applied to legal issues in legal contexts embracing civil, criminal, correctional or legislative matters; it should be practiced in accordance with guidelines and ethical principles enunciated by the p ...
... “Forensic psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry in which scientific and clinical expertise is applied to legal issues in legal contexts embracing civil, criminal, correctional or legislative matters; it should be practiced in accordance with guidelines and ethical principles enunciated by the p ...
Disorders of Dissociation
... Cultural Considerations Men with this disorder tend to have fewer ...
... Cultural Considerations Men with this disorder tend to have fewer ...
CSD 5980 DIAGNOSING AND TREATMENT PLANNING Dr
... evaluation and treatment to prevent serious medical complications. For example, a patient's depression and lethargy could be due to a mood disorder, but is a hypothyroid condition remotely possible? If so, it should be listed first, because hypothyroidism can progress to coma and death. 2. Try to ex ...
... evaluation and treatment to prevent serious medical complications. For example, a patient's depression and lethargy could be due to a mood disorder, but is a hypothyroid condition remotely possible? If so, it should be listed first, because hypothyroidism can progress to coma and death. 2. Try to ex ...
Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms
... and Family Public Education Editorial Board and adapted with permission. Series editor: Dr Vasu Balaguru, with grateful thanks to Dr Warren Levine. This leaflet reflects the best possible evidence at the time of writing. • Garralda, M.E. (1999) Practitioner review: assessment and management of soma ...
... and Family Public Education Editorial Board and adapted with permission. Series editor: Dr Vasu Balaguru, with grateful thanks to Dr Warren Levine. This leaflet reflects the best possible evidence at the time of writing. • Garralda, M.E. (1999) Practitioner review: assessment and management of soma ...
The ASAM Standards of Care - For the Addiction Specialist Physician
... II. Withdrawal Management Withdrawal management, when indicated, is a critical part of substance use disorder treatment. However, it is important to note that withdrawal management alone does not constitute adequate treatment for addictive disease and should be linked with ongoing treatment for subs ...
... II. Withdrawal Management Withdrawal management, when indicated, is a critical part of substance use disorder treatment. However, it is important to note that withdrawal management alone does not constitute adequate treatment for addictive disease and should be linked with ongoing treatment for subs ...
Chapter Outline
... total loss of memory from one point in time to another occurs in continuous amnesia. Repression of a traumatic event seems to be the main reason for psychogenic amnesia. In dissociative fugue, memory loss is accompanied by flight to another area and establishment of a new identity. Recovery from thi ...
... total loss of memory from one point in time to another occurs in continuous amnesia. Repression of a traumatic event seems to be the main reason for psychogenic amnesia. In dissociative fugue, memory loss is accompanied by flight to another area and establishment of a new identity. Recovery from thi ...
Update on Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health
... In adjusted analyses, veterans with the following in 2002 were more likely to have an opioid disorder diagnosis in ...
... In adjusted analyses, veterans with the following in 2002 were more likely to have an opioid disorder diagnosis in ...
Anxiety Disorders
... Perspective • Psychiatry Mental illness of sufficient severity that when treated appropriately symptoms abate ...
... Perspective • Psychiatry Mental illness of sufficient severity that when treated appropriately symptoms abate ...
depressive disorders
... the individual stress and anxiety. This is a sign that something is wrong, no matter how acceptable or unacceptable the desire or behavior may be to the rest of society. ...
... the individual stress and anxiety. This is a sign that something is wrong, no matter how acceptable or unacceptable the desire or behavior may be to the rest of society. ...