Open AccessMental health, substance use disorder, and opioid uses disorder: updates and strategies for treatment
Author(s) -
Rebecca A. Owens,
Maxine M. Smalling,
Joyce J. Fitzpatrick
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
smad. revista eletrônica saúde mental álcool e drogas
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1806-6976
DOI - 10.11606/issn.1806-6976.smad.2021.187412
Subject(s) - opioid use disorder , psychiatry , mental health , substance abuse , narrative review , substance use , medicine , dual diagnosis , psychology , opioid , intensive care medicine , receptor
Objective: to describe the main strategies to deal with gaps in the identification, treatment and training regarding substance use disorder (SUD), and opioid uses disorder (OUD). Method: this is a narrative review, based on recent articles and publications on mental health and substance use recognized internationally. Results: a prevalence of co-occurring substance use and mental health/psychiatric disorders continue to rise and are considered complex problems, with multifaceted treatment challenges including medical conditions, disabilities, homelessness, medication noncompliance, and high relapse rates. The treatment for SUD and OUD are complex. The co-occurrence of these two disorders require a multifaceted approach for the diagnosis and treatment. Conclusion: the prevalence of SUD, OUD and their co-occurrence continue to rise and nurses and other health professionals should be prepared to diagnose, treat and/or refer users to assure their adequate care and long term recovery.