Category: Disorders
Outline
v Introduction
v Sheltered workshop
v Correctional homes
v Day care centres
v Half way homes
v Partial hospitalisation
v Institutions India
v Conclusion
v References
INTRODUCTION
Community psychiatric nurses play an essen… more »
INTRODUCTION
Dementia (from Latin de- "apart, away" + mens "mind") is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging .
DEFINITION
Dementia is defined as impairment o… more »
INTRODUCTION
Amphetamine and amphetamine related substances are the second most widely misused drug in Asia and many other countries. Metamphetamine, a congener of amphetamine has become more popular in the recent years.
HISTORY
Amphetamine was first… more »
INTRODUCTION
Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world. Psychiatric symptoms and disorders can be associated with its excessive use. DSMIV TR lists several caffeine related disorders, eg-caffeine intoxication, caffeine ind… more »
Introduction
Inhalant drugs (also called inhalants or volatile substances) are volatile hydrocarbons such as toluene, trichloroethylene, trichloroethane, dichloromethane, gasoline and butane. These chemicals are sold in four commercial classes:
1. So… more »
