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Dimenhydrinate abuse among adolescents
1Psychiatry Pharmacy, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario.
Summary
Dimenhydrinate abuse is an unrecognized issue in adolescents, often presenting as depression. This study highlights three cases and offers guidance for identifying at-risk youth.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Adolescent Medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Dimenhydrinate is a common medication, yet its potential for abuse among adolescents is often overlooked.
- Substance abuse in adolescents can manifest with psychiatric symptoms, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
- The psychiatric presentation of dimenhydrinate abuse, particularly as depression, requires clinical attention.