The drug addict as chronic patient |
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| Authors: | J J Lucas E Loutsch R J Frances |
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| Affiliation: | Cornell University Medical College, White Plains, New York. |
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| Abstract: | From the above discussion, it is clear that the chronic drug addict is in need of a careful diagnostic work-up, a team approach, a highly sophisticated model of illness, and treatment targeted to his or her special needs. . Given the high prevalence and social costs of addictions, it is obvious that increased support for training and research, prevention, and treatment is needed within psychiatry and medicine. |
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