title: Self-mutilation and severe self-injurious behavior associated with amphetamine psychosis.
abstract: Amphetamine abuse is widespread and is frequently encountered in general hospital settings. We have recently seen amphetamine-induced transient psychosis associated with severe self-injurious behavior and self-mutilation. In the setting of bizarre and/or severe self-injurious behavior, screening for amphetamines is indicated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, USA.
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Kratofil
authors.forename: H T
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Baberg
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Dimsdale
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000661:Amphetamine / Q000506:poisoning*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000506:poisoning*; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012069:Religion and Psychology; D012652:Self Mutilation / Q000139:chemically induced*; D015813:Substance Abuse Detection; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D000661:Amphetamine