Abbott P J, Weller S B, Walker S R
Treatment Division, University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Albuquerque 87106, USA.
J Addict Dis. 1994;13(3):1-11. doi: 10.1300/j069v13n03_01.
Psychiatric disorders have become an increasing concern in the treatment of substance abusers. The introduction of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) into this population has further complicated treatment. This study examines the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in an opioid dependent population maintained on methadone. Results from this preliminary analysis show high rates of psychiatric disorders in this population. Additionally, needle sharing behavior appears to be increased in patients with a diagnosis of dysthymia. These findings have direct implications for aggressive screening and treatment of psychiatric disorders in methadone maintenance clinics.
精神障碍在药物滥用者的治疗中已日益受到关注。人类免疫缺陷病毒（HIV）在这一人群中的出现使治疗更加复杂。本研究调查了维持美沙酮治疗的阿片类药物依赖人群中精神障碍的患病率。这项初步分析的结果显示该人群中精神障碍的发生率很高。此外，诊断为心境恶劣障碍的患者共用针头的行为似乎有所增加。这些发现对美沙酮维持治疗诊所积极筛查和治疗精神障碍具有直接意义。
