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Chapter 9 - Substance Misuse

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 January 2024

By
Matthew Kelleher
Edited by
Rachel Thomasson ,
Elspeth Guthrie  and
Allan House
Rachel Thomasson
Affiliation:
Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences
Elspeth Guthrie
Affiliation:
Leeds Institute of Health Sciences
Allan House
Affiliation:
Leeds Institute of Health Sciences
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Summary

substances other than alcohol (see Chapter 8). The purpose is to introduce the reader to the wide variety of substances that are abused by explaining why people may use them, why the use can be harmful and broadly how this is managed. Liaison psychiatry is the bridge between inpatient care and community care and this complex relationship is demonstrated herein when discussing the management of these cases that require the input of a variety of clinicians. The substances detailed are further subdivided to cover background information, acute intoxication, toxicity, withdrawal states and other management advice. ‘Top tips’ are included where appropriate, which are practical considerations to make based on day-to-day experience working in the field.

Keywords

drug misusesubstance misuseheroincocaineamphetaminecannabisdrug dependencedrug withdrawal
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Seminars in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry , pp. 134 - 157
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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