[Fatigue in substance abuse disorders].

Abstract

Fatigue is a common symptom in substance abuse disorders. The most frequent and relevant addiction disorders like alcoholism and dependence of illegal drugs like THC, opioids, cocaine, ecstasy, psycho-stimulants, and GHB/GBL (gamma hydroxybutyrate/gamma butyrolactone; "Liquid Ecstasy") are described, especially the associated symptomatology and specific psychosocial features. The dependence on drugs like benzodiazepines, analgesics, amphetamines and others is also outlined. The distinction between justified and abusive consumption can often be difficult.

• Authors: Claus Aichmüller, Michael Soyka
• Journal: Revue medicale suisse (Rev Med Suisse) Vol. 11 Issue 471 Pg. 927-30 (Apr 22 2015) ISSN: 1660-9379 [Print] Switzerland
• Vernacular Title: La fatigue en cas de maladies de la dependence.
• PMID: 26072600 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Illicit Drugs

Topics

• Alcoholism (psychology)
• Fatigue (etiology)
• Humans
• Illicit Drugs (adverse effects)
• Prescription Drug Misuse (psychology)
• Substance-Related Disorders (psychology)