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Pharmacotherapy of Depression

Abstract

Depression, complicated by substance abuse, is a common clinical problem and is often associated with poor clinical outcomes. Clinicians need to understand the relationship between these two conditions and must adjust their treatment plans to address both disorders simultaneously. It is critical that the clinician not confuse a substance-induced mood disorder with an independent depressive disorder. Unfortunately, the relationship between substance abuse and depression is not well understood, and there are relatively few well controlled studies to help guide the treatment of these patients.

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