A Case of Psychosis in Disulfiram Treatment for Alcoholism
Background. Disulfiram, a drug used in the treatment of alcohol dependence, is an inhibitor of dopamine-β-hydroxylase causing an increase in the concentration of dopamine in the mesolimbic system. In addition to the physical symptoms associated with concomitant use of alcohol, disulfiram may lead to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Psychiatry |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/561092 |