Self-Examination Therapy as an adjunct treatment for depressive symptoms in substance abusing patients

Article Abstract:

The Self-Examination Therapy (SET) is a successful auxiliary technique in treating substance abusers afflicted with symptoms of depression. A study of 28 substance abusers reveals that SET reduces depression admirably compared to the Current Events technique. This characteristic can make this therapy more useful in relapse cases and also in relapse prevention. Patients can use this technique by themselves and it is useful even after the discharge from the clinic.

Psychological aspects, Case studies, Medical research, Drug abuse, Drug withdrawal symptoms, Substance withdrawal syndrome, Self-experimentation in medicine

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Prospective screening of substance dependence: the advantages of directness

Article Abstract:

A study of the addictive behavior of 495 university students revealed the utility of using direct screening questions in identifying substance abusers from the sample. The Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test and the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory were found limited in their identification of substance abusers.

Evaluation, Mandatory drug testing, Drug testing

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Methamphetamine and alcohol abuse and dependence symptoms: Associations with affect lability and impulsivity in a rural treatment population

Article Abstract:

The associations between affect lability and impulsivity with methamphetamine and alcohol abuse and dependence symptoms in an inpatient substance use treatment population is examined. Methamphetamine use is found to be a prominent problem.

Comparative analysis, Alcoholism, Methamphetamine

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