Background: In this study, it is aimed to examine validity and reliability of the Turkish version... more Background: In this study, it is aimed to examine validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-Substance Abuse (AAQ-SA) which is developed for assessing psychological flexibility levels of individuals with alcohol and/or substance misuse. Methods: The research sample consisted of a total of 191 participants diagnosed with alcohol and substance use disorder. For reliability analysis, Cronbach alpha coefficient, test-retest correlation and item-total correlation methods were used. The construct validity of the scale was carried out by exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis methods. For assessing the criterion related validity were used Self Concealment Scale (SCS), Addiction Profile Index (BAPI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale (ISMIS), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Results: Principle component analysis with varimax rotation and confirmatory factor analysis were applied to examine the factor structure of the Turkish AAQ-SA and two-factor structure was obtained similar to the original scale. In the construct validity analysis conducted by confirmatory factor analysis method, it was determined that the regression load of one item was not at the level of significance and the item was excluded from the scale. The Cronbach alpha coefficient of the 17-item final version was 0.736 and the Cronbach alpha coefficients of the sub-scales were 0.700-0.766. The item-total score correlation coefficients ranged from 0.100 to 0.523 (p
Rationale: Propiverine is believed to have fewer adverse effects on the central nervous system th... more Rationale: Propiverine is believed to have fewer adverse effects on the central nervous system than other anticholinergic medications since it penetrates the blood–brain barrier less deeply. In daily practice, no evidence links propiverine use to neuropsychiatric adverse effects. To our knowledge, this is the first report of psychotic symptoms being linked to propiverine use. Patient concerns: A urologist prescribed 30 mg/day of propiverine capsules to a 62-year-old male patient who complained of urine incontinence and visited the urology outpatient clinic. The patient returned to the urology outpatient clinic a week later because he was experiencing visual hallucinations. Interventions: In the psychiatry outpatient clinic, the patient was conscious, cooperative, and oriented during the mental state examination. He spoke about daylong visual hallucinations that included visions of numerous animals and geometric forms. His mood was somewhat anxious as a result of these images, which ...
Melatonin is an indoleamine often used in children and adolescents. Melatonin is considered to be... more Melatonin is an indoleamine often used in children and adolescents. Melatonin is considered to be an effective clinical management for dyssomnias, sleep disorders present in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays. Quickacting capsules, controlled-release (CR) capsules, sublingual tablets and liquid forms are available. Melatonin is generally very well-tolerated in children and adolescents. The pharmacology, therapeutic applications, and side effects of melatonin are discussed.
The ratio of the length of the index finger to ring finger (2D:4D) is considered to be an indicat... more The ratio of the length of the index finger to ring finger (2D:4D) is considered to be an indicator of prenatal tes-tosterone exposure. The androgen theory suggests that the masculinizing effects of fetal androgens may play a role in certain psychiatric disorders. We have examined the relationship between impulsiveness, aggression and adult attention deficit along with the 2D:4D digit ratios in male heroin abusers. The study included 62 male patients with heroin dependence and a control group comprising of 50 healthy individuals having similar socio-demographic features. Scores of the Barratt impulsiveness scale, Buss Perry Aggression Scale and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) self-report scale were obtained from the participants. The lengths of second and fourth digits of the right hands were measured. The patients group had significantly higher scores of im-pulsiveness, aggression and ADHD compared to the healthy control group; and their digit ratios were significantly lower. No correlations were found between digit ratios of heroin addicts and their impulsiveness, aggression and ADHD scores. Our study is the first to examine the relationship between digit ratio and impulsive-ness, aggression and ADHD levels in patients with heroin dependence. Prenatal high testosterone exposure might have a role in the etiology of heroin addiction.
Melatonin is an indoleamine often used in children and adolescents. Melatonin is considered to be... more Melatonin is an indoleamine often used in children and adolescents. Melatonin is considered to be an effective clinical management for dyssomnias, sleep disorders present in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays. Quickacting capsules, controlled-release (CR) capsules, sublingual tablets and liquid forms are available. Melatonin is generally very well-tolerated in children and adolescents. The pharmacology, therapeutic applications, and side effects of melatonin are discussed.
Background: In this study, it is aimed to examine validity and reliability of the Turkish version... more Background: In this study, it is aimed to examine validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-Substance Abuse (AAQ-SA) which is developed for assessing psychological flexibility levels of individuals with alcohol and/or substance misuse. Methods: The research sample consisted of a total of 191 participants diagnosed with alcohol and substance use disorder. For reliability analysis, Cronbach alpha coefficient, test-retest correlation and item-total correlation methods were used. The construct validity of the scale was carried out by exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis methods. For assessing the criterion related validity were used Self Concealment Scale (SCS), Addiction Profile Index (BAPI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale (ISMIS), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Results: Principle component analysis with varimax rotation and confirmatory factor analysis were applied to examine the factor structure of the Turkish AAQ-SA and two-factor structure was obtained similar to the original scale. In the construct validity analysis conducted by confirmatory factor analysis method, it was determined that the regression load of one item was not at the level of significance and the item was excluded from the scale. The Cronbach alpha coefficient of the 17-item final version was 0.736 and the Cronbach alpha coefficients of the sub-scales were 0.700-0.766. The item-total score correlation coefficients ranged from 0.100 to 0.523 (p
Rationale: Propiverine is believed to have fewer adverse effects on the central nervous system th... more Rationale: Propiverine is believed to have fewer adverse effects on the central nervous system than other anticholinergic medications since it penetrates the blood–brain barrier less deeply. In daily practice, no evidence links propiverine use to neuropsychiatric adverse effects. To our knowledge, this is the first report of psychotic symptoms being linked to propiverine use. Patient concerns: A urologist prescribed 30 mg/day of propiverine capsules to a 62-year-old male patient who complained of urine incontinence and visited the urology outpatient clinic. The patient returned to the urology outpatient clinic a week later because he was experiencing visual hallucinations. Interventions: In the psychiatry outpatient clinic, the patient was conscious, cooperative, and oriented during the mental state examination. He spoke about daylong visual hallucinations that included visions of numerous animals and geometric forms. His mood was somewhat anxious as a result of these images, which ...
Melatonin is an indoleamine often used in children and adolescents. Melatonin is considered to be... more Melatonin is an indoleamine often used in children and adolescents. Melatonin is considered to be an effective clinical management for dyssomnias, sleep disorders present in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays. Quickacting capsules, controlled-release (CR) capsules, sublingual tablets and liquid forms are available. Melatonin is generally very well-tolerated in children and adolescents. The pharmacology, therapeutic applications, and side effects of melatonin are discussed.
The ratio of the length of the index finger to ring finger (2D:4D) is considered to be an indicat... more The ratio of the length of the index finger to ring finger (2D:4D) is considered to be an indicator of prenatal tes-tosterone exposure. The androgen theory suggests that the masculinizing effects of fetal androgens may play a role in certain psychiatric disorders. We have examined the relationship between impulsiveness, aggression and adult attention deficit along with the 2D:4D digit ratios in male heroin abusers. The study included 62 male patients with heroin dependence and a control group comprising of 50 healthy individuals having similar socio-demographic features. Scores of the Barratt impulsiveness scale, Buss Perry Aggression Scale and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) self-report scale were obtained from the participants. The lengths of second and fourth digits of the right hands were measured. The patients group had significantly higher scores of im-pulsiveness, aggression and ADHD compared to the healthy control group; and their digit ratios were significantly lower. No correlations were found between digit ratios of heroin addicts and their impulsiveness, aggression and ADHD scores. Our study is the first to examine the relationship between digit ratio and impulsive-ness, aggression and ADHD levels in patients with heroin dependence. Prenatal high testosterone exposure might have a role in the etiology of heroin addiction.
Melatonin is an indoleamine often used in children and adolescents. Melatonin is considered to be... more Melatonin is an indoleamine often used in children and adolescents. Melatonin is considered to be an effective clinical management for dyssomnias, sleep disorders present in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays. Quickacting capsules, controlled-release (CR) capsules, sublingual tablets and liquid forms are available. Melatonin is generally very well-tolerated in children and adolescents. The pharmacology, therapeutic applications, and side effects of melatonin are discussed.
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