Corticosteroid abuse - an unusual manifestation of drug dependence

D. K. Flavin; P. A. Fredrickson; J. W. Richardson; T. C. Merritt

Corticosteroid abuse - an unusual manifestation of drug dependence

D. K. Flavin
, P. A. Fredrickson
, J. W. Richardson
, T. C. Merritt

Psychiatry and Psychology

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Abstract

A depressed 44-year-old man presented with a 2 1/2 -year history of use of a synthetic glucocorticoid (prednisone) as the only psychoactive drug. The pattern of use strongly suggested drug dependence; secondary Cushing's syndrome was noted. We call attention to the potential abuse of neuroendocrine agents and, more specifically, corticosteroid preparations.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	764-769
Number of pages	6
Journal	Mayo Clinic proceedings
Volume	58
Issue number	11
State	Published - 1983

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