Prevalence of social phobia in a clinical sample of drug dependent patients

Zimmermann, Grégoire; Pin, Marie A.; Krenz, Sonia; Bouchat, Adriana; Favrat, Bernard; Besson, Jacques; Zullino, Daniele

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2004.05.003

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“…Note that the impairment criterion was similar to the other ratings, in that it was based on subjective reports rather than on clinical assessments. The impairment criterion is a component of the current psychiatric classification systems, but it has been previously questioned for certain diagnosis categories, such as anxiety disorders [18,19]. We suggest either omitting the psychiatric impairment criterion in general, or adapting for AjD in particular (''significant deterioration in social and occupational functioning'').…”

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Adjustment disorders: prevalence in a representative nationwide survey in Germany

Maercker

Forstmeier

Pielmaier

et al. 2012

Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol

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Objectives This is the first study to estimate the prevalence of adjustment disorder (AjD) in the general population. A new conceptualisation of AjD as a stress response syndrome was applied, which allowed AjD to be assessed directly from its symptom profile, including intrusive, avoidance and failure-to-adapt symptoms (Maercker et al., Psychopathology 40:135-146, 2007). Methods Prevalence rates of distressing life events and AjD were estimated from a representative sample of the German general population (n = 2,512) with a broad age range (14-93 years). A questionnaire including a life events checklist and self-rating questions that assessed AjD symptoms and symptom duration were personally handed out by an interviewer. Results The prevalence of AjD fulfilling the criterion of clinically significant impairment was 0.9%; a further 1.4% of the sample was diagnosed with AjD without fulfilling the impairment criterion. In *72.5% of AjD cases, symptoms had developed 6-24 months prior to assessment. AjD was most often associated with acute events such as moving or chronic stressors such as serious illness, conflicts at the respondent's job or with friends or neighbours (with *5% conditional probability each).Conclusions The results correspond with the few other studies that have examined the prevalence of AjD, even though a new conceptualisation of the disorder was used.Explorative results regarding the duration of AjD syndromes and symptoms call for further redefinition and empirical investigation of this under-researched mental condition.

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Adjustment disorders: prevalence in a representative nationwide survey in Germany

Maercker

Forstmeier

Pielmaier

et al. 2012

Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol

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“…Furthermore, substance addiction is associated with histories of childhood abuse and maltreatment, conjugal violence, and social isolation (Bertrand et al, 2007;Dunn et al, 2002). In treatment settings, it has been observed that rates of psychological and psychiatric problems are higher among female addicts than male addicts (Clément and Tourigny, 1999;Zimmermann et al, 2004).…”

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Parenting and Maternal Substance Addiction: Factors Affecting Utilization of Child Protective Services

Lussier

Laventure

Bertrand

2010

Substance Use & Misuse

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The purpose of this study is to identify which personal, familial, environmental, and social factors are associated with the utilization of child protection services, including parental support programs, by mothers who misuse illicit substances. Participants are 56 mothers with substance use and addiction-related problems, of whom 32 were receiving, voluntarily or otherwise, child protection services while 24 mothers had psychotropic drug use-related problems but were receiving no psychosocial services. Data were collected in the province of Quebec, Canada, between August 1998 and August 1999 . Results indicate that mothers who receive services are younger, have fewer interpersonal resources, live in lower socioeconomic conditions, and have greater family dysfunction (less parental supervision and more inconsistent discipline) than mothers who do not receive services from child protection agencies. However, there are no significant differences between groups with regards to maternal childhood trauma, psychological distress, antisocial behavior and the quality of the parent-child bond. The results of this study suggest that although both groups misuse drugs and have personal difficulties, some mothers will not need support from social services to take care of their children. Implications of these findings for prevention are discussed. The study's limitations are noted.

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“…In the study of Zimmerman et al, the rate of social anxiety disorder in substance addicts was found to be 62.6% [8].…”

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“…In a study on high school students with substance abuse in Iran, 53.8% of the sample was male [10]. In another study on a sample of 150 drug addicts who were followed up half as inpatient and half as outpatient, the rate of male outpatients were 69.3% and of male inpatients were 77.3% [8]. In a study performed on 2040 students of Dicle University, it has been found that the rate of men who used at least one substance (9,2%) is statistically significantly higher than women (0,9%) [3].…”

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Body image, self-esteem and social anxiety levels in individuals with alcohol and substance abuse

Aydin¹,

Evrensel²,

Ceylan³

2018

Med-Science

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Alcohol and substance addiction is a growing problem all over the world. Also, studies on understanding the causes of addiction as well as the treatment continue. Alcohol and substance addiction have genetic, environmental and psychological causes. The leading psychological cause is anxiety disorders. There are only a few studies in the literature regarding the body images, self-esteem and social anxiety levels in individuals diagnosed with alcohol and substance abuse. The rates obtained from these studies vary. This research is designed to determine the ratio in Turkish society. Thirty-five individuals hospitalized in NPİstanbul Brain Hospital with the diagnosis of alcohol and substance addiction and thirty-five healthy subjects without any addiction were compared in terms of body image, self-esteem and social anxiety levels. Self-esteem and social anxiety levels were found to be statistically significantly high in the alcohol and substance addiction group. There was no statistically significant difference between the addiction and control groups in terms of body image level. These results support that low self-esteem and high social anxiety may be among the factors predisposing to alcohol and substance addiction.

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Prevalence of social phobia in a clinical sample of drug dependent patients

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Adjustment disorders: prevalence in a representative nationwide survey in Germany

Adjustment disorders: prevalence in a representative nationwide survey in Germany

Parenting and Maternal Substance Addiction: Factors Affecting Utilization of Child Protective Services

Body image, self-esteem and social anxiety levels in individuals with alcohol and substance abuse

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