Alcoholics Anonymous: A Primer By now, it is clear that the most effective treatment for alcoholism is consistent attendance at AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meetings. Not only have outcome studies shown ...
All About Antabuse Guess what: Antabuse (disulfiram) is back in fashion, over a half century after its initial approval by the FDA. You have probably seen some of ...
Podcast on Bath Salts: Not for Human Consumption Bath salts and herbal incense—synthetic legal intoxicating drugs (so-called SLIDs)—have become the focus of grim national headlines lately. According to James Knoll, MD, forensic psychiatrist and Editor in Chief of Psychiatric Times, these substances have potentially serious adverse effects—including acute psychosis, delirium, violent behavior, seizures, and cardiovascular emergencies.
Alcohol Disorders: Practical Tips From New Research Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are among the most prevalent substance use disorders. According to the World Health Organization, AUDs have the highest morbidity and mortality burden worldwide (2.5 million deaths every year) and are associated with wide-reaching social problems.
Q&A on Medical Marijuana: Regulations Surrounding Its Use The use of cannabis as a viable medical treatment for people with cancer, eating disorders, chronic pain, and a number of other illnesses, remains an area of concern for everyone involved. Here, we ...
Substance Abuse in Aging and Elderly Adults: New Issues for Psychiatrists In 2009, the elderly constituted 12.9% of the US population. This translates to 39.6 million—a number that is growing.1 Perhaps as a result of generational stereotyping or ageism, the topic of substance abuse and dependence is rarely associated with the elderly.
The Duty to Protect: When Has it Been Discharged? Here, the author presents the case of Mr P, a 40-year-old man with bipolar disorder and substance use disorder, including the patient's symptomatology, treatment subsequent to hospitalization, concerns for risk upon release, and the outcome.
Substance Use Disorders in Patients With Anxiety Disorders Patients who seek treatment for anxiety disorders often have problems with alcohol(Drug information on alcohol)or drug abuse and are otherwise at an increased risk for developing such problems.
