Substance-Induced Mental Disorders

Alexander M. Baldacchino, Bhags Sharma*

*Corresponding author for this work

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTextbook of Addiction Treatment
Subtitle of host publicationInternational Perspectives
PublisherSpringer Science $ Business Media
Pages1287-1295
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9783030363918
ISBN (Print)9783030363901
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2020

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Comorbidity
  • Dual diagnosis
  • Mental health

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