Citation

Zilberman ML, Blume SB. Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr. 2005; 27: s51-s55.

Vernacular Title

Violencia domestica, abuso de alcool e substancias psicoativas.

Affiliation

Institute of Psychiatry, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Associacao Brasileira de Psiquiatria)

DOI

/S1516-44462005000600004

PMID

16302054

Abstract

Domestic violence and substance abuse are common in primary care patients. Although these problems are associated with severe physical and psychological sequelae, they are often undiagnosed. This article provides an overview of the prevalence of these problems, the health-related consequences for adults, children and elderly, as well as the challenges for clinicians in screening, assessment and referral.