title: First-Episode of Synthetic Cannabinoid-Induced Psychosis in a Young Adult, Successfully Managed with Hospitalization and Risperidone.
abstract: Synthetic cannabinoids- (SCs-) induced psychosis is a growing public health concern. It leads to significant impairment, including emotional distress, difficulty communicating, and other debilitating symptoms. In this case report, we discuss a patient with no previous history of psychotic symptoms, presenting with first-episode psychosis in the context of progressive, acutely worsening, disorganized, psychotic thoughts and behaviors following prolonged use of SCs. We also discuss relevant literature on SCs-induced psychosis, highlighting its prevalence, presentation, diagnosis, and recommended management. It is important to diagnose and treat SCs-induced psychosis as early and efficiently as possible, in order to alleviate symptoms while limiting functional impairment and emotional distress to the patient.
authors.affiliation: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Avenue, Fegan 8, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors.forename: Aaron J
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-1626-1032
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Roberto
authors.affiliation: Adult Psychiatry, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Aileen
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lorenzo
authors.affiliation: Adult Psychiatry, Harvard South Shore Psychiatry, Brockton, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Kevin J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Li
authors.affiliation: Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Young
authors.affiliation: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Abhishek
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-4171-8954
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mohan
authors.affiliation: Adult Psychiatry, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Subhash
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pinnaka
authors.affiliation: Northwell Health, Zucker Hillside Hospital, Glen Oaks, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Kyle A B
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Lapidus