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Randy A Sansone1, Phillip Whitecar, Michael W Wiederman
1Departments of Psychiatry and Internal Medicine, Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, USA.
International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice
|June 12, 2014
Summary
This study found that psychophysiological disorders are uncommon in opioid-dependent individuals, with only migraine headaches showing a link to borderline personality symptoms. Further research is needed to understand these connections.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Pain Medicine
Background:
- Opioid dependence is often comorbid with personality disorders.
- Psychophysiological disorders are common in the general population and may be linked to psychiatric conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of 14 psychophysiological disorders in opioid-dependent individuals.
- To investigate the relationship between these disorders and borderline personality.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 114 opioid-dependent individuals was assessed for 14 psychophysiological disorders.
- Borderline personality symptoms were also evaluated.
Main Results:
- Migraine headaches (28.9%) and chronic pain (33.3%) were the most frequent psychophysiological disorders.
- Migraine headaches were significantly associated with borderline personality symptoms.
Conclusions:
- Psychophysiological disorders are not highly prevalent in opioid-dependent individuals.
- Migraine headaches may be a relevant psychophysiological disorder to consider in this population, particularly those with borderline personality traits.
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