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Title: | Depression and substance abuse |
Authors: | Grech, Anton Vella Fondacaro, Daniel |
Keywords: | Substance abuse -- Case studies Alcoholism -- Case studies Suicide -- Case studies Prognosis |
Issue Date: | 2018 |
Publisher: | South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust |
Citation: | Grech A., & Vella Fondacaro, D. (2018). Depression and substance abuse. Cutting Edge Psychiatry in Practice, 5, 222-225 |
Abstract: | Several studies have shown a significant association between forms of depression and substance abuse. Different substances have been implicated, alcohol being the most prominent. Individuals with depression are twice as likely to have a substance use disorder. Substance use complicates the prognosis of depression and creates a challenge to treatment planning and compliance. There is an increased risk of suicide when depression occurs in association with substance abuse. A multidisciplinary biopsychosocial approach would most probably give the best results in terms of efficacy and effectiveness of management. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/94424 |
Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacM&SPsy |
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