David R. Spiegel, MD

Disorders of diminished motivation: What they are, and how to treat them

Author:: David R. Spiegel, MD; Alyssa Warren, MD; Will Takakura, MD; Lia Servidio, MD; Nathaniel Leu, MD

These disorders share features of depression, delirium, and catatonia, but key differences have major treatment implications.

David R. Spiegel, MD, discusses etiologies of disorders of diminished motivation, and how to differentiate them from depressive disorders.

To avoid excessive dosing, be alert for falsely elevated CIWA-Ar scores

David R. Spiegel, MD

Anticonvulsants may reduce detoxification symptoms, support recovery.

When and how to use highly specific combinations to assess withdrawal risk.