Divalproex sodium to treat concomitant substance abuse and mood disorders.
A retrospective chart review of psychiatric outpatients selected for a combination of alcohol (or other substance abuse) and mood disorders. A subgroup of patients treated with divalproex sodium diminished their substance abuse during the period of treatment for their disorders. This pilot study suggests that prospective, systematic research on divalproex sodium for dual diagnosis is warranted.
Hertzman
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Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland, 20 Courthouse Square, #217, Baltimore, MD 20852, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010552:Personality Assessment; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014635:Valproic Acid