Alëna A. Balasanova, MD

Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska (Balasanova).

Alëna A. Balasanova, MD is affiliated with Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska (Balasanova). Alëna A. Balasanova has authored or co-authored 11 peer-reviewed articles published across the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry and the Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders between 2020 and 2026. Their work focuses on Addiction, Catatonia, Anxiety, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and Delirium.

Addiction Catatonia Anxiety Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Delirium Pain Phobic Disorders Psychiatry

Frequent co-authors

VaKara M. Meyer Karre Benjamin E. Johnson Brett D. Jesse Brian D. Sayles Calvin K. Lam Cristian L. Valquier Danielle M. Krohn Emily G. Royer
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7-OH-Mitragynine–Induced Psychosis
Case Report

April 14, 2026

The authors present the case of a patient who developed psychosis and delirium following several months of heavy 7-OH use that persisted for nearly a week following cessation.
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Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurologic Dysfunction
Case Report

November 27, 2025

This case illustrates how benzodiazepine-induced neurologic dysfunction and benzodiazepine use disorder can coexist, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between them to guide diagnosis and management.
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Excited Catatonia in Opioid and Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
Case Report

June 5, 2025

A 37-year-old man developed excited catatonia in the setting of concurrent opioid and benzodiazepine withdrawal, requiring high dosages of benzodiazepines to resolve.
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Liver Failure and Transplant After Excessive Energy Drink Consumption
Case Report

January 16, 2024

A 21-year-old man developed acute liver failure and cerebral edema following a binge episode of energy drink consumption.
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Multisystem Organ Failure in Inhalant Use Disorder
Case Report

May 2, 2023

A previously physically healthy man developed severe multisystem organ failure due to hydrocarbon toxicity from recreational use of compressed air.
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Malignant Catatonia in Opioid and Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
Case Report

March 16, 2023

Malignant catatonia can occur during simultaneous benzodiazepine and opioid withdrawal.
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Impact of ER Naltrexone on Readmission Rates in Alcohol Use Disorder
Original Research

October 25, 2022

This study evaluated the impact of extended-release intramuscular naltrexone on readmission rates for hospitalized patients with alcohol use disorder.
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Phenibut and Bromazolam Use Disorders Requiring Medically Supervised Withdrawal
Case Report

July 12, 2022

Here, read about a patient who attempted to wean himself off phenibut and bromazolam but experienced severe withdrawal symptoms requiring hospitalization for medical management.
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Etizolam Use Disorder and Withdrawal
Case Report

March 31, 2022

Here, the authors present the case of a 29‐year‐old man in sustained remission from cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioid use disorders who developed an addiction to etizolam after obtaining it...
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Case Report

January 14, 2021

Here, read about 2 patients who utilized nonprescription stimulants for analgesia. One smoked methamphetamine for relief of chronic back pain, while another smoked cocaine for relief of eye pain...
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Case Report

December 10, 2020

Determining whether symptoms are from a primary psychiatric disorder or secondary to another medical condition can be difficult. This report describes a patient with alcohol use disorder and mental...
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