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Paedophilia, bipolar disorder and alcohol and opioid dependence

Many studies have investigated the relationship between psychopathology and paraphilias, specifically paedophilia. Mood disorders, anxiety disorders, followed by substance use were the most prevalent disorders comorbid in these patients. We present the case of a patient in treatment for substance misuse (alcohol and heroin), bipolar disorder and paedophilia. To our knowledge few cases were reported describing cases of comorbidity such as this.

Pedophilia; bipolar disorder; heroin dependence; alcohol-related disorders


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