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Obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depressive disorder, and addiction: the vicious relationship

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) are prevalent psychiatric conditions, each affecting a substantial portion of the global population. When these conditions coexist with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD), the complexity of the clinical presentation is heightened. Herein, we describe two cases of individuals who have comorbid OCD and/or MDD and substance use disorder that highlight the importance of addressing the coexisting psychiatric illness when treating the SUD. These cases highlight the importance of tailored, multidisciplinary care, offering a potential therapeutic strategy based on medications for comprehensive recovery in individuals facing complex comorbid disorders. An integrated treatment approach, encompassing both psychiatric and substance treatment perspectives, is imperative.

Source: European Journal of Translational Myology

DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2024.13108

Authors: Rifaat S. El-Mallakh, Jamal Shams, Moein Doroodgar, Masoud Doroodgar

Institutions: University of Louisville, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University

Language: English

Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $377