INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and the features of deliberate self-harm (DSH) behavior in patients admitted to the psychiatric outpatient clinic for adolescents and young adults and also to detect the association between the act of DSH and childhood traumas. METHOD In this study, we included all patients who were admitted to the secondary-care psychiatric o...

Jerrold B. Leikin, MD ubstance-related disorders are conditions in which an individual uses/ buses a substance, leading to maladaptive behaviors and symptoms. In iagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, 4th dition, text revision (DSM-IV-TR), substance-related disorders are urther grouped into substance dependence and substance abuse. Subtance abuse refers to a maladaptive pa...

BACKGROUND Lack of relevant data has continued to militate against the development of policy and practice toward identification and treatment of alcohol/substance abuse among adolescents coming in contact with the juvenile justice system in Nigeria. This study aims to provide such data, including its policy/practice implications. METHODS One hundred and seventy eight (178) adolescents, who ar...

Abstract Adverse childhood experiences encompass both direct harm, such as abuse and neglect, indirect harm via family issues, including parental substance mental illness. They create significant risks for problems in later life, health problems, abuse, interpersonal violence self-harm. Due to these enduring damaging consequences, interventions are essential prevent or mitigate impact. One form...

OBJECTIVE The objective of the article is to present the available data from the literature on substance use disorders in healthcare professionals. Prevalence, risk factors, treatment options, and reentry into clinical practice are discussed. INTRODUCTION Impairment of a healthcare professional is the inability or impending inability to practice according to accepted standards as a result of ...

The prevalence of methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine misuse and abuse was examined in 450 adolescents referred for substance abuse treatment. Twenty three percent reported nonmedical use of these substances and six percent were diagnosed as methylphenidate or dextroamphetamine abusers. Abuse was more common in individuals who were out of school and had an eating disorder. Methylphenidate and...

OBJECTIVES We examined the prevalence of psychiatric illness among 3 homeless populations in St. Louis, Mo, in approximately 1980, 1990, and 2000. The 3 studies were conducted with the same systemic research methodology. METHODS We compared selected demographics and lifetime substance abuse and dependence and other mental illness among the 3 populations. RESULTS Among the homeless populatio...