Daily Archives: December 13, 2014

Substance Abuse

1. In all patients, and especially in high-risk groups (e.g., mental illness, chronic disability),  opportunistically screen for substance use and abuse (tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs). Use random urine drug screen – new kit distinguishes methadone and oxycodone from opiates. Amphetamines,

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Suicide

Suicide Risk Factors – SAD PERSONS Scale Sex (male) Age >60, 15-24 Depression Previous attempts – the best predictor of completed suicide (worst if in the past year) Ethanol abuse Rational thinking loss (delusions, hallucinations, hopelessness) Mood disorders (depression > bipolar),

Posted in 90 Suicide, 99 Priority Topics, FM 99 priority topics, Psych
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