(F15.1) Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, including caffeine : harmful use

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509 890 in individuals diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, including caffeine : harmful use confirmed
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6 042 deaths with diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, including caffeine : harmful use
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1% mortality rate associated with the disease mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, including caffeine : harmful use

Diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, including caffeine : harmful use is diagnosed Men are 32.76% more likely than Women

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Men receive the diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, including caffeine : harmful use

4 089 (1.2 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, including caffeine : harmful use

1 953 (1.1 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, including caffeine : harmful use - Men aged 25-29 and Women aged 20-24

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 10-74
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 75-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 70-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-69

Disease Features mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, including caffeine : harmful use

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, including caffeine : harmful use - what does this mean

Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, including caffeine, occur when an individual consumes more caffeine than their body can handle. this excessive consumption can lead to anxiety, irritability, restlessness, insomnia, frequent urination, and increased heart rate. in extreme cases, it can even lead to psychosis, hallucinations, and paranoia.

What happens during the disease - mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, including caffeine : harmful use

The pathogenesis of mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, including caffeine, is the result of an individual's excessive consumption of stimulants. this results in an overload of the nervous system, leading to an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain. this can cause a range of mental and behavioural symptoms, including anxiety, irritability, insomnia, impaired concentration, depression, and aggression.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical and neurological examination
  • Laboratory tests such as blood tests and urine tests
  • Psychological evaluation
  • Imaging studies such as CT scans and MRI scans
  • Neuropsychological tests
  • Substance use history
  • Family history
  • Caffeine consumption assessment

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal: Reduce harmful use of caffeine and other stimulants
  • Educate the patient about the potential risks of consuming caffeine and other stimulants.
  • Provide the patient with information about healthy alternatives to caffeine and other stimulants.
  • Assess the patient's current lifestyle and identify any potential triggers for caffeine and other stimulant use.
  • Develop a plan for reducing the patient's consumption of caffeine and other stimulants.
  • Encourage the patient to engage in regular physical activity.
  • Encourage the patient to practice relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation.
  • Provide the patient with support and resources for dealing with cravings.
  • Encourage the patient to engage in positive social activities with friends and family.
  • Provide the patient with counseling or therapy to help them address underlying issues.
  • Monitor the patient's progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.
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52 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, including caffeine : harmful use - Prevention

The best way to prevent mental and behavioural disorders due to the use of other stimulants, including caffeine is to limit the amount of caffeine intake, avoid caffeine late in the day, and be aware of other stimulants that can have a negative effect on mental health. additionally, it is important to seek help from a mental health professional if symptoms of mental or behavioural disorders arise.