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Chronic Heroin Dependence Leading to Adrenal Insufficiency
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Opioids have been the mainstay for pain relief and palliation over a long period of time.
They are commonly abused by drug addicts and such dependence usually imparts severe physiologic effects on multiple organ systems.
The negative impact of opioids on the endocrine system is poorly understood and often underestimated.
We describe a patient who developed severe suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis leading to secondary adrenal insufficiency due to long standing abuse of opioids.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Das, Gautam. 2014. Chronic Heroin Dependence Leading to Adrenal Insufficiency. Case Reports in Endocrinology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Das, Gautam. Chronic Heroin Dependence Leading to Adrenal Insufficiency. Case Reports in Endocrinology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Das, Gautam. Chronic Heroin Dependence Leading to Adrenal Insufficiency. Case Reports in Endocrinology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-2.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473432