Cancer Patient with Major Depressive Disorder Initially Suspected of Opioid Dependence or Abuse.
- Author:
Donghoon HAN
1
;
Jina YUN
;
Sewoong KIM
;
Hyunjung KIM
;
Sung Kyu PARK
;
Han Yong JUNG
;
Daesik HONG
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea. 19983233@schmc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cancer;
Opiate dependence;
Depressive disorder
- MeSH:
Anxiety;
Depression;
Depressive Disorder;
Depressive Disorder, Major;
Humans;
Opioid-Related Disorders;
Survivors
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2013;84(6):860-863
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The importance of opiate dependence or abuse is increasing in the context of the increasing number of cancer survivors and patients with chronic cancer pain. Cancer patients are likely to have psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. It is important to distinguish these psychological disorders from opiate dependence or abuse. We report a case of a cancer patient with major depressive disorder who was initially suspected of opiate dependence or abuse.
