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Psychiatric morbidity and readiness for change : a study of methamphetamine dependent subjects in Cape Town

Year: 2011

Type: dissertation

Abstract: Methamphetamine users may suffer from a range of co-morbid psychiatric disorders. Predictors of treatment outcome in substance dependence may include both such co-morbidity and readiness for change. The nature of the relationship between psychiatric co-morbidity and readiness for change has not been systematically studied. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and patterns of psychiatric disorders in individuals dependent on methamphetamine; determine whether there is a relationship between such co-morbidity and readiness for change; and identify factors associated with readiness for change in this group.

Source: Open University of Cape Town (University of Cape Town)

Author: Taiwo Akindipe

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2592995882

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