Korean J Med.  2013 Jun;84(6):860-863.

Cancer Patient with Major Depressive Disorder Initially Suspected of Opioid Dependence or Abuse

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea. 19983233@schmc.ac.kr
  • 2Department of Neuropsychiatry, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea.

Abstract

The importance of opiate dependence or abuse is increasing in the context of the increasing number of cancer survivors and patients with chronic cancer pain. Cancer patients are likely to have psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. It is important to distinguish these psychological disorders from opiate dependence or abuse. We report a case of a cancer patient with major depressive disorder who was initially suspected of opiate dependence or abuse.

Keyword

Cancer; Opiate dependence; Depressive disorder

MeSH Terms

Anxiety
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Depressive Disorder, Major
Humans
Opioid-Related Disorders
Survivors
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