DSM IV CODES/DIAGNOSIS?
... by Annabelle: DSM IV CODES/DIAGNOSIS? If someone meets the criteria for alcohol, cannabis, and cocaine abuse would that give them the diagnosis of poly-substance abuse because there are three substances, even though one is alcohol, or would they all… Continue reading
DSM IV CODES/DIAGNOSIS?
by Renegade98 Question by Annabelle: DSM IV CODES/DIAGNOSIS? If someone meets the criteria for alcohol, cannabis, and cocaine abuse would that give them the diagnosis of poly-substance abuse because there are three substances, even though one is alcohol, or would… Continue reading
Can Side Effects of Marijuana Be Misdiagnosed as Bipolar Disorder?
... For several years, Prof El Agnaf and his team have been creating “smart … Read more on The National FDA approves trial for Lubbock doctors' 'natural' chemo alternative Jennifer Rodriguez, press officer in the office of media affairs for the… Continue reading
DSM-IV for Crack Dependence…….?
... by Eyes have not seen…: DSM-IV for crack dependence…….? woudl the code be 304.20 (cocaine dependence) since there is no “crack” in the DSM-IV?? Best answer: Answer by DR VIt depends if the persons diagnosis and treatment is cocaine… Continue reading
Killing Pain: Benzo 'Boost' Can Be Deadly
... Pain: Benzo 'Boost' Can Be Deadly Prescription records show that as use of opioids like OxyContin and Vicodin soared in the 2000s, so did the use of "benzos" such as Xanax, Klonopin, and Ativan, as opioid users discovered tranquilizers… Continue reading
What Is the Difference Between Type I and Type 2 Acoholism? (Or Is It Type a & Type B Alcoholism?)?
... by worldrunner2000: What is the difference between Type I and Type 2 acoholism? (Or is it Type A & Type B alcoholism?)? I work in the Substance Abuse field and see both problem drinkers (meeting DSM IV criteria for… Continue reading