Amphetamine‐induced psychosis: Transition to schizophrenia and mortality in a small prospective sample | Zendy

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Amphetamine‐induced psychosis: Transition to schizophrenia and mortality in a small prospective sample

Author(s) -

Medhus Sigrid,

Rognli Eline Borger,

Gossop Michael,

Holm Bjørn,

Mørland Jørg,

Bramness Jørgen G.

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

the american journal on addictions

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.997

H-Index - 76

eISSN - 1521-0391

pISSN - 1055-0496

DOI - 10.1111/ajad.12274

Subject(s) - psychosis , schizophrenia (object oriented programming) , psychiatry , amphetamine , medicine , psychology , clinical psychology , dopamine

Background and objectives We investigated transition from amphetamine‐induced psychosis (AIP) to schizophrenia. Methods A sample of 28 individuals was identified while hospitalized for AIP. We reviewed their hospital records after six years. Results During follow‐up, seven individuals (25%) died and nine (32%) had moved from the area. Of the remaining 12, four individuals (25%) were diagnosed with schizophrenia. These individuals were, at baseline, characterized by fewer hallucinatory symptoms and more homelessness. Conclusion and scientific significance Hospitalization for AIP was a relatively specific risk factor for schizophrenia and the mortality rate in AIP was high. (Am J Addict 2015;XX:1–4)

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