TY - JOUR PY - 2015// TI - Chronic pancreatitis, depression and substance use disorders: a not uncommon combination JO - South African medical journal SAMJ A1 - Jeppe, Cara Yvonne A1 - Szabo, Christopher Paul A1 - Smith, Martin Derrick SP - 179 EP - 180 VL - 105 IS - 3 N2 - Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a progressive and debilitating disease. A potentially important consideration is the relationship between CP, depression and substance use disorders, which seems to be circular and multiplicative. Pain management is a critical component of intervention, and it would seem that in the context of chronic illness this requires a biopsychosocial approach aiming for a tailored intervention that strikes an appropriate therapeutic balance.
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