M.D.M.A. ("Ecstasy"); a case of possible drug-induced psychosis.
3, 4, Methylenedioxymetamphetamine (M.D.M.A., Ecstasy) is a modified amphetamine with stimulant and hallucinogenic properties. Ecstasy has been increasingly abused in Dublin in recent years. It is commonly perceived by users as a safe drug. We report a case of prolonged psychosis following brief recreational use of Ecstasy.
Williams
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St. George's Hospital Medical School, London.
Meagher
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Galligan
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D015104:3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D000293:Adolescent; D015198:Designer Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors
D015198:Designer Drugs; D015104:3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine