Sociodemographic and Clinical Profiles of Patients With Substance Use Disorders Admitted to a Psychiatric Hospital in Erbil: A Retrospective Study
The study highlights a pattern of poly-substance use among patients and the pressing need for comprehensive treatment strategies, including both pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, to address the complex needs of individuals with substance use disorders in Erbil. These findings underscore the importance of targeted interventions and preventive measures to reduce substance misuse and improve patient outcomes.
Authors
- Banaz Adnan Saeed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4972-6186)
Institutions
- Hawler Medical University (IQ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-12-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.75483
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00