Substance Abuse Screening and Treatment.
One of the more prevalent and often undiagnosed problems seen by primary care clinicians is substance misuse. Resulting in increased morbidity and mortality, loss of productivity, and increased health care costs, substance misuse in our society remains a significant public health issue. Primary care physicians are on the front lines of medical care, and as such, are in a distinctive position to recognize potential problems in this area and assist. This article outlines office-based screening approaches and strategies for managing and treating this complex issue confronting primary care.
Decatur Family Medicine Residency, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 102 West Kenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Decatur, IL 62526, USA. Electronic address: jtenegra@siumed.edu.
Johnny C
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Tenegra
Decatur Family Medicine Residency, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 102 West Kenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Decatur, IL 62526, USA.
Bobby
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Leebold
D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications; D008960:Models, Psychological; D058850:Opiate Substitution Treatment / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012008:Recurrence; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods; D012944:Social Support; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D061485:Tobacco Use Cessation Devices
Blocking therapies; Screening; Substance abuse disorder; Substance misuse; Substitution therapies