Self-mutilation and severe self-injurious behavior associated with amphetamine psychosis.
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.
Kratofil
P H
PH
Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, USA.
Baberg
H T
HT
Dimsdale
J E
JE
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
D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D000661:Amphetamine