Chronic pancreatitis, depression and substance use disorders: A not uncommon combination

Chronic pancreatitis, depression and substance use disorders: A not uncommon combination

Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a progressive and debilitating disease. A potentially important consideration is the relationship between CP, depression and substance use disorders, which seems to be circular and multiplicative. Pain management is a critical component of intervention, and it would seem...

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Published in:South African medical journal Vol. 105; no. 3; pp. 179 - 180
Main Authors: Jeppe, C Y, Szabo, C P, Smith, M D
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: South Africa Health & Medical Publishing Group 01-03-2015
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Depression - epidemiology
Depression - etiology
Depression, Mental
Disease Progression
Humans
Pain - etiology
Pain Management - methods
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis, Chronic - complications
Pancreatitis, Chronic - epidemiology
Pancreatitis, Chronic - psychology
Psychological aspects
Substance abuse
Substance-Related Disorders - epidemiology
Substance-Related Disorders - etiology
South Africa
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Summary:Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a progressive and debilitating disease. A potentially important consideration is the relationship between CP, depression and substance use disorders, which seems to be circular and multiplicative. Pain management is a critical component of intervention, and it would seem that in the context of chronic illness this requires a biopsychosocial approach aiming for a tailored intervention that strikes an appropriate therapeutic balance.
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ISSN:0256-9574
DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.8885