Mahin Eslami-Shahrbabaki
Associate Professor, Neuroscience Research Center AND Institute of Neuropharmacology, Afzalipour School of Medicine AND Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
[ 1 ] - Temperamental Characteristics and Problem-Solving Skills among Patients on Opioid Agonists
Background: The study of temperament and problem-solving styles in people with substance abuse is important in promoting the functions of prevention and treatment of this social problem. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the nature and problem-solving skills of methadone treated patients with buprenorphine treated patients.Methods: This study was performed on 62 patients and 54 pa...
[ 3 ] - Breastfeeding: Negligence or Extreme Support? A Case Report of Child Abuse by a Negligent Heroin-Dependent Mother
Background: Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to promote, develop, and secure the health of infants. Child abuse is one of the most common and most important problems in the world, and one of the factors that increase its incidence is substance dependency of the parents. Breastfeeding beyond the normal age range can be harmful to the health of the mother and baby, and may represent a pathol...
[ 4 ] - A Study of the Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders in Patients with Methamphetamine-Induced Psychosis
Background: The abuse of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances such as amphetamines and ecstasy has had a growing trend. Tachycardia, increased blood pressure, hallucinations, panic attacks, and psychosis are the negative effects of methamphetamine abuse. The present study aimed to assess psychiatric disorders associated with methamphetamine-induced psychotic disorder. Methods: This cross-...
[ 5 ] - Persistent Psychosis after Abuse of High Dose of Zolpidem
Background: Zolpidem is a non-benzodiazepine medication which selectively affects GABAA receptors and treats insomnia. There are numerous reports of psychosis following the consumption of zolpidem all of which recovered after stopping the medication. Case Report: A 27 year old male law student, who was treated with 10 mg zolpidem due to insomnia, increased the dosage to 500 mg during 3 months. ...
[ 6 ] - Association between Parental Addiction and Types of Child Abuse in High-School Students of Kerman, Iran
Background: Child abuse is one of the vulnerabilities that threaten child's physical and mental health in childhood and is associated with serious short-term and long-term complications. The present study aimed to review the association of parental addiction with types of child abuse in high-school students of Kerman, Iran. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 360 students were recruited and...
[ 7 ] - Effects of Methadone on Liver Enzymes in Patients Undergoing Methadone Maintenance Treatment
Background: Methadone is currently the most frequently used substance in the treatment of short-term and particularly long-term opiate dependence. Patients' beliefs about the adverse effects of methadone on function of organs, especially liver, have widely affected the use of this substance. This study aimed to determine the effects of methadone on liver enzyme levels in patients on methadone m...
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