Month May 2024

Understanding Cannabis Use Disorder

Understanding Cannabis Use Disorder | Emocare Addiction Medicine • Psychiatry • Primary Care Understanding Cannabis Use Disorder Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) ranges from hazardous use causing impairment to severe dependence with withdrawal and functional decline. This clinical guide summarises recognition,…

Understanding and Managing Caffeine-Induced Disorders

Understanding and Managing Caffeine‑Induced Disorders | Emocare Primary Care • Occupational Health • Emergency Medicine Understanding and Managing Caffeine‑Induced Disorders Caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive substance globally. At moderate doses it is generally safe, but excessive intake can…

Understanding Unspecified Alcohol-Related Disorder

Understanding Unspecified Alcohol‑Related Disorder | Emocare Addiction Medicine • Psychiatry • Primary Care Understanding Unspecified Alcohol‑Related Disorder “Unspecified Alcohol‑Related Disorder” is a diagnostic label used when alcohol is clearly contributing to clinical problems, but the presentation does not meet criteria…

Understanding Other Alcohol-Induced Disorders

Understanding Other Alcohol-Induced Disorders | Emocare Addiction Medicine • Psychiatry • Primary Care Understanding Other Alcohol-Induced Disorders Alcohol use can trigger a variety of mental, behavioural, and neurocognitive disorders beyond intoxication and withdrawal. These conditions—ranging from mood and anxiety syndromes…