title: Chemical dependence involving glucocorticoids.
abstract: The abuse of anabolic steroids has been well documented in the literature. In contrast, relatively little is written about the abuse potential of glucocorticoids. A case report of a 51-year-old man with substance dependence on prednisone is reported. The limited available literature on the abuse of glucocorticoids is briefly reviewed, and the challenge of treating patients who abuse these medications discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas 75235-9070, USA.
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D016739:Behavior, Addictive; D003863:Depression / Q000139:chemically induced; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011241:Prednisone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012651:Self Medication / Q000523:psychology*; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology*
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011241:Prednisone