Chemical Dependence Involving Glucocorticoids

Author: Brown E.S.

Source: Annals of Clinical Psychiatry, Volume 09, Number 3, September 1997 , pp. 185-187(3)

Publisher: Springer

Abstract:

The abuse of anabolic steroids has been well documented in the literature. In contrast, relatively little is written about the abuse potential of glucocorticoids. A case report of a 51-year-old man with substance dependence on prednisone is reported. The limited available literature on the abuse of glucocorticoids is briefly reviewed, and the challenge of treating patients who abuse these medications discussed.

Keywords: Glucocorticoid; prednisone; abuse; dependence

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Texas 75235-9070

Publication date: 1997-09-01

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