Pattern of Substance Abuse in Patients Attending Psychiatry OPD of IGMC, Shimla
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Substance abuse has become one of the major contributor to psychiatric morbidity worldwide. The pattern of substance abuse, in patients attending psychiatry OPD of IGMC, Shimla, from the years 2006 to 2008, was studied. Alcohol abuse was found to be the most prevalent, followed by that of cannabis. Opioid, sedative and inhalant abuse trends were found increase over these years.
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