Abstract
Comorbidity is a condition that describes the presence of two or more diagnosable conditions, either happening at the same time or having a close temporal relationship, in the same individual. This is usually more focused on the presence of psychological/psychiatric problems and associated polydrug use and misuse. This chapter will try to identify and clarify the nature and relationship of the different avenues of clinical presentations presenting as substance-induced mental disorders.They include the following:Substance use and withdrawal from substances may lead to psychiatric syndromes or symptoms.Intoxication and dependence may produce psychological symptoms.Substance use exacerbating or altering the course of preexisting mental disorder.A primary mental disorder precipitated by a substance use disorder, which may lead to psychiatric syndromes.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Textbook of Addiction Treatment |
| Subtitle of host publication | International Perspectives |
| Publisher | Springer Science $ Business Media |
| Pages | 1287-1295 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030363918 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030363901 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2020 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Comorbidity
- Dual diagnosis
- Mental health
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