title: Bulimia and dextromethorphan abuse. A case study.
abstract: The comorbidity of bulimia and substance abuse is significant. The substance that is abused may vary and the abuse potential for nonillicit substances may be overlooked. This paper presents the first case reported of dextromethorphan abuse and bulimia. It demonstrates the complexity of assessment and treatment of bulimia and substance abuse of over-the-counter medications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425, USA. marshl@musc.edu
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Marsh
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Key
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Spratt
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000523:psychology; D000996:Antitussive Agents; D002032:Bulimia / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D015897:Comorbidity; D003915:Dextromethorphan; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000996:Antitussive Agents; D003915:Dextromethorphan