Paxil and Self-Scratching

Collaborative Practice

“…The opiate antagonist naltrexone has been used with some success in adults (Griengl & Dantendorfer, 2001; Sonne, Rubey, Brady, Malcolm, & Morris, 1996), although the behavior often returns upon discontinuation of the medication (Bystritsky & Strausser, 1996; Roth, Ostroff, & Hoffman, 1996). In addition, there have been case reports of individuals who begin to engage in SI after the introduction of psychoactive medication, and who stop injuring themselves when the medication is withdrawn (Weintrob, 2001). No single therapy or medication has proven itself the treatment of choice for individuals who self‐injure.…”