Children of parents with substance abuse disorders had higher rates of conduct disorder and substance use

Depression appears to be independent from, but frequently co-occurs with, substance abuse disorders, including alcohol and drug abuse. Depression and substance use disorders are highly prevalent in the general population and often co-occur within the same individual. Many people with depression turn to alcohol or drugs, eventually developing a dependence or addiction. Conversely, people who are addicted to alcohol or drugs have a high rate of depression. Alcohol and some drugs are depressants, and depressed mood can be a direct outcome of substance abuse. Use of alcohol by people suffering from depression can increase the severity of their depressive symptoms. Fortunately, it is also treatable and the key to treatment is to recognize the symptoms and to get help. Research shows that one in three depressed people also suffer from some form of substance abuse or dependence.

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Personality disorders in adolescents with major depression, substance abuse disorders, and coexisting major depression and substance use disorders.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology ◽

10.1037/0022-006x.65.2.328 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 65 (2) ◽

pp. 328-332 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

Carlos M. Grilo ◽

Martha L. Walker ◽

Daniel F. Becker ◽

William S. Edell ◽

Thomas H. McGlashan

Keyword(s):

Substance Abuse ◽

Substance Use ◽

Major Depression ◽

Personality Disorders ◽

Substance Use Disorders ◽

Substance Abuse Disorders

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The relationship between personality disorders and substance abuse disorders

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.547 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 41 (S1) ◽

pp. S473-S474 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

S. Goretti ◽

M.D.C. Sanchéz Sanchéz ◽

P. Lucas Borja ◽

G. Bautista Rivera ◽

M. Rodríguez Lara

Keyword(s):

Substance Abuse ◽

Substance Use ◽

Personality Disorders ◽

Good Deal ◽

Substance Abuse Disorders ◽

Patterns Of Behavior ◽

Competing Interest ◽

The One ◽

The Relationship ◽

Accompany Substance

IntroductionA frequently observed fact in clinical practice is the relationship between Substance Abuse Disorders and Personality Disorders (PD). Epidemiological investigations have found that diagnoses of PD seem to increase vulnerability to other pathologies, including substance abuse and addiction, and it is possible to speak of comorbidity or dual pathology.ObjectiveTo describe the comorbidity between PD and substance abuse disorders.MethodsSystematic review of the literature on the subject. The databases consulted were Dialnet, Pubmed and Cochrane.ResultsThe various studies allow estimating that between 65% and 90% of subjects treated for substance abuse or dependence have at least one concomitant PT. Studies show a higher prevalence of Cluster C for alcohol consumption and Histrionic, Narcissistic, Boundary and Antisocial Disorders (Cluster B) for illegal drugs, mainly cocaine. Cluster B is the one that the literature has most related to substance use. It is also the group in which there is a greater predominance of impulsivity, which would be worth remembering its role as a vulnerability factor for addictions.ConclusionsWhat the research has shown is that a good deal of the problems that accompany substance use come from dysfunctional patterns of behavior that are maintained over time with high stability and can justify, in part, both the persistence of The addictive behavior as the difficulty of handling the patients who present them. At present, although the high comorbidity between TP and substance use is sufficiently documented, many questions still remain to be solved.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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Alcohol and drug use among adolescents: an educational overview

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2015-5013 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 207-212 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Alfredo Gutierrez ◽

Leo Sher

Keyword(s):

Substance Abuse ◽

Substance Use ◽

Drug Use ◽

Health Workers ◽

Economic Consequences ◽

Productivity Cost ◽

Alcohol And Drug Use ◽

Treatment And Prevention ◽

Substance Abuse Disorders ◽

Family Based

Abstract Alcohol and drug use continues to be a significant global problem with many health and economic consequences. Multiple studies have shown that the majority of adults who end up with an alcohol/drug use disorder have their first contact with these substances as adolescents. This article aims to briefly summarize current prevalence and impact on society, as well as its etiology, comorbid psychiatric disorders, and treatment and prevention of adolescent drug and alcohol use. Alcohol and substance use impacts both the user and society at large, from health risks to the user to increased early pregnancies, car accidents, financial cost, and productivity cost. Substance use and abuse results from intricate interactions between genetic and environmental influences. Also, substance abuse along with a comorbid psychiatric disorder is more common than a solitary substance use disorder in adolescents. Current options for the treatment of substance abuse disorders range from various therapy-based strategies, including behavioral and family-based therapies, to the use of medications. More attention must be placed on the importance of prevention of use, as well as progression of use to dependence. Successful prevention requires a comprehensive plan that needs to include, but should not be limited to, increasing education of all gatekeepers and limiting access of substances and alcohol through policy and reinforcement of those policies. Education of parents, pediatricians, school nurses, teachers, and mental health workers is essential to ensure that children at risk are identified in time to provide appropriate interventions.

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An Examination of Service Learning and Self-Efficacy for Masters Students Engaging in Substance Use Education

International Journal of Psychological Studies ◽

10.5539/ijps.v11n4p82 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 82

Author(s):

Stephanie Rose ◽

Johanna Thomas ◽

Samantha Christian ◽

Duston Morris ◽

Anita Sego

Keyword(s):

Substance Abuse ◽

Substance Use ◽

Social Work ◽

Service Learning ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Addiction Treatment ◽

Social Work Students ◽

Before And After ◽

Substance Abuse Disorders ◽

Project Data

This study explored perceptions of social work students before and after a service-learning project in which they worked with clients with substance abuse issues. Two areas were explored: (1) social work students’ perceptions of treating clients with substance use before and after the course “Addiction Treatment in Social Work” and the required service-learning project component; and (2) social work students’ self-efficacy before and after the addiction, service-learning project. Data-collection occurred through a pre-post self-efficacy survey, a questionnaire about interests in working with clients struggling with addiction and a course assignment. Students also completed a demographic questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Dedoose for the qualitative data component and SPSS for the quantitative components. Overall, findings from the quantitative and qualitative analyses were very positive. Although there were no significant increases in self-efficacy from pre-post-test the average scores did increase nearly 3.5 points. Students also indicated they were more willing to work with both individuals and groups/families dealing with addiction issues. Moreover, students reported an increase in insight, skills, community engagement and meaningful experiences even though they reported having feelings of doubt initially. Based on the findings, specialized training and service-learning opportunities in addictions for social work students is beneficial. Training should target appropriate skills, the distinct needs of people who are suffering from substance abuse disorders, and self-reflection regarding perceptions of substance use disorders.

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Substance Abuse in Older Psychiatric Inpatients

SUCHT - Zeitschrift für Wissenschaft und Praxis / Journal of Addiction Research and Practice ◽

10.1024/0939-5911/a000476 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 63 (2) ◽

pp. 115-121 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tilman Wetterling ◽

Klaus Junghanns

Keyword(s):

Substance Abuse ◽

Substance Abusers ◽

Psychiatric Inpatient ◽

Psychiatric Inpatients ◽

Severe Withdrawal ◽

Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment ◽

Clinical Diagnoses ◽

Multiple Substance ◽

Icd 10 ◽

Substance Abuse Disorders

Abstract. Aim: This study investigates the characteristics of older patients with substance abuse disorders admitted to a psychiatric department serving about 250.000 inhabitants. Methods: The clinical diagnoses were made according to ICD-10. The data of the patients with substance abuse were compared to a matched sample of psychiatric inpatients without substance abuse as well as to a group of former substance abusers with long-term abstinence. Results: 19.3 % of the 941 patients aged > 65 years showed current substance abuse, 9.4 % consumed alcohol, 7.9 % took benzodiazepines or z-drugs (zolpidem and zopiclone), and 7.0 % smoked tobacco. Multiple substance abuse was rather common (30.8 %). About 85 % of the substance abusers had psychiatric comorbidity, and about 30 % showed severe withdrawal symptoms. As with the rest of the patients, somatic multimorbidity was present in about 70 % of the substance abusers. Remarkable was the lower rate of dementia in current substance abusers. Conclusion: These results underscore that substance abuse is still a challenge in the psychiatric inpatient treatment of older people.

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