| Correlates of self-medication for anxiety disorders: results from the National Epidemiolgic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. | |
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PMID: 20010021 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Self-medication is a common behavior among individuals with anxiety disorders, yet few studies have examined the correlates of this behavior. The current study addresses this issue by exploring the pattern of mental health service use and quality of life among people who self-medicate for anxiety. Data came from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions and was limited to the subsample of individuals meeting criteria for an anxiety disorder in the past 12 months (n = 4880). Multiple regression analyses compared 3 groups-(1) no self-medication, (2) self-medication with alcohol, and (3) self-medication with drugs, on mental health service use and quality of life. After adjusting for potentially confounding covariates, individuals who engaged in self-medication had significantly higher service use compared with people with anxiety disorders who did not self-medicate (adjusted odds ratio = 1.41, 95% CI = 1.06-1.89). Self-medication was also associated with a lower mental health-related quality of life compared with those who did not self-medicate. Clinicians should recognize and respond to the unique needs of this particular subpopulation of individuals with anxiety disorders. |
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Authors:
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Jennifer A Robinson; Jitender Sareen; Brian J Cox; James M Bolton |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of nervous and mental disease Volume: 197 ISSN: 1539-736X ISO Abbreviation: J. Nerv. Ment. Dis. Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-16 Completed Date: 2010-01-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375402 Medline TA: J Nerv Ment Dis Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 873-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada. jenrobinson1@gmail.com |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Alcohol Drinking / epidemiology Anti-Anxiety Agents / administration & dosage, therapeutic use Anxiety Disorders / drug therapy* Confidence Intervals Female Humans Male Mental Health Services / utilization Middle Aged Odds Ratio Quality of Life Regression Analysis Self Medication / psychology, statistics & numerical data* United States Young Adult |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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152348//Canadian Institutes of Health Research |
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0/Anti-Anxiety Agents |
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