Anxiety and substance use disorders: A worrying combination

Objectives: Individuals with co-occurring substance use and anxiety disorders can present as a diagnostic challenge. This article aims to provide clinicians with an overview of practical approaches to assessment and treatment of this common co-morbidity. Conclusions: A comprehensive assessment can a...

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Veröffentlicht in:Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 2015-08, Vol.23 (4), p.382-387
Hauptverfasser: Arunogiri, Shalini, Lubman, Dan I
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Objectives: Individuals with co-occurring substance use and anxiety disorders can present as a diagnostic challenge. This article aims to provide clinicians with an overview of practical approaches to assessment and treatment of this common co-morbidity. Conclusions: A comprehensive assessment can assist in formulating a holistic management plan that incorporates adapted psychological and pharmacological therapies to address both substance use and anxiety disorders in an integrated manner.
ISSN:1039-8562
1440-1665
DOI:10.1177/1039856215590053