(F11.8) Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of opioids : other mental and behavioural disorders

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1 291 711 in individuals diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of opioids : other mental and behavioural disorders confirmed
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7 961 deaths with diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of opioids : other mental and behavioural disorders
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1% mortality rate associated with the disease mental and behavioural disorders due to use of opioids : other mental and behavioural disorders

Diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of opioids : other mental and behavioural disorders is diagnosed Men are 49.53% more likely than Women

965 722

Men receive the diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of opioids : other mental and behavioural disorders

4 940 (0.5 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of opioids : other mental and behavioural disorders

3 021 (0.9 %)

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Risk Group for the Disease mental and behavioural disorders due to use of opioids : other mental and behavioural disorders - Men aged 30-34 and Women aged 25-29

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-95+
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-9Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-94

Disease Features mental and behavioural disorders due to use of opioids : other mental and behavioural disorders

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of opioids : other mental and behavioural disorders - what does this mean

Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of opioids are caused by long-term use of opioids which can lead to changes in the brain's chemistry and structure, resulting in an increased risk of developing mental and behavioural disorders such as depression, anxiety, aggression, and impulsivity.

What happens during the disease - mental and behavioural disorders due to use of opioids : other mental and behavioural disorders

The pathogenesis of mental and behavioural disorders due to use of opioids is complex and multi-factorial. long-term opioid use can lead to changes in the brain chemistry, resulting in changes in cognition, emotion, and behaviour. it can also lead to changes in the reward pathways of the brain, resulting in an increased risk of addiction and further compulsive use of opioids. in addition, withdrawal from opioids can also lead to changes in mood and behaviour, such as depression, anxiety, and irritability.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination
  • Psychological evaluation
  • Urine or blood tests
  • Imaging studies, such as MRI or CT scans
  • Neuropsychological testing
  • Family history and social history
  • Cognitive and personality tests
  • Substance abuse screening
  • Hormone testing
  • Genetic testing

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the symptoms of mental and behavioural disorders due to use of opioids and to improve the patient's overall mental health.
  • Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Group Therapy
  • Medication Management
  • Life Skills Training
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Family Therapy
  • Nutritional Counselling
  • Stress Management
  • Mindfulness
  • Exercise
  • Yoga
  • Meditation
  • Art Therapy
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36 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of opioids : other mental and behavioural disorders - Prevention

The prevention of mental and behavioural disorders due to the use of opioids involves educating people about the dangers of opioid use, providing access to treatment for substance use disorders, and implementing harm reduction strategies such as needle exchange programs and safe injection sites. additionally, it is important to provide access to mental health services for those affected by opioid use, as well as providing support for family members and friends of those affected.