What is the reason psychiatric clinics do routine urinary screenings?

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    zhurieloise
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    Psychiatric Clinics In Islamabad are perform routine urinary screenings for several reasons:

    Medication Monitoring: To ensure patients are taking their prescribed medications and to check for any potential interactions or side effects.

    Substance Use Detection: To identify the use of illicit drugs or alcohol, which can impact mental health treatment and complicate the management of psychiatric conditions.

    Diagnostic Clarification: To help in the differential diagnosis of psychiatric symptoms, as some symptoms can be caused or exacerbated by substance use.

    Safety: To ensure a safe treatment environment for all patients, particularly in inpatient or residential settings.

    Treatment Planning: To tailor treatment plans effectively, addressing any substance use issues that may interfere with psychiatric care.

    Routine urinary screenings are a standard part of comprehensive psychiatric care to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.

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