Abstract
A depressed 44-year-old man presented with a 2 1/2 -year history of use of a synthetic glucocorticoid (prednisone) as the only psychoactive drug. The pattern of use strongly suggested drug dependence; secondary Cushing's syndrome was noted. We call attention to the potential abuse of neuroendocrine agents and, more specifically, corticosteroid preparations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 764-769 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Mayo Clinic proceedings |
Volume | 58 |
Issue number | 11 |
State | Published - 1983 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine