Alcohol in drug dependent persons and illegal drugs in alcohol dependence: a serious problem and a major risk

Czech version

Authors: K. Nešpor ¹; L. Csémy ²
Authors‘ workplace: Oddělení léčby závislostí – muži, Psychiatrická léčebna Bohnice, Praha, Ředitel: MUDr. Martin Hollý ¹; Psychiatrické centrum Praha, Ředitel: Prof. MUDr. Cyril Höschl, DrSc. FRCPsych ²
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2012; 92(10-12): 563-564
Category: Of different specialties

Overview

Persons dependent on illegal psychoactive substances quite often move from illegal drugs to alcohol. They drink alcohol uncontrollably and it causes many health problems - particularly liver diseases, social adaptation, cognitive functions, relapses and the interaction of alcohol and other substances. The consequences for prevention are also mentioned.

Key words:
Alcohol, illegal drugs, interactions, addiction

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