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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)