title: Munchausen's syndrome and drug dependence.
abstract: A man with Munchausen's syndrome was treated for drug dependence, which allowed him to establish and sustain a bond with a hospital, but eventually brought about an ethical dilemma.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008614:Meperidine; D009110:Munchausen Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D008614:Meperidine