[Screening, by clinical observation, signs and symptoms of addiction to the use of general practice].
Frequently the addicted patients consults their family doctor or internist for infectious problems related to the use of such substances. Complaining about a physical pain without acknowledging their dependence is an easier and less stigmatizing way to proceed. This article summarized the various signs and symptoms that can be identified by the physician in order to confirm the suspicion of abuse or dependence and consequently propose a global care program that includes referral to addiction specialists.
Service d'addictologie, Département de santé mentale et de psychiatrie, HUG, 1211 Genève 14. Manuela.Bertolini@hcuge.ch
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Bertolini
D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000009:adverse effects; D019970:Cocaine-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D058006:General Practice / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007388:Internal Medicine; D008403:Mass Screening; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008694:Methamphetamine / Q000009:adverse effects; D010808:Physical Examination; D010819:Physician's Role; D015995:Prevalence; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D013557:Switzerland / Q000453:epidemiology
D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D008694:Methamphetamine