Amphetamine-induced psychosis: Transition to schizophrenia and mortality in a small prospective sample

The American Journal on Addictions
Sigrid MedhusJørgen G Bramness

Abstract

We investigated transition from amphetamine-induced psychosis (AIP) to schizophrenia. A sample of 28 individuals was identified while hospitalized for AIP. We reviewed their hospital records after six years. 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. Hospitalization for AIP was a relatively specific risk factor for schizophrenia and the mortality rate in AIP was high.

References

Nov 1, 1969·The Journal of Infectious Diseases·W P ParksA M Casazza
Sep 2, 2004·The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science·Catherine CurranAndrew McBride
Feb 3, 2007·The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science·Carol L M CatonBella Schanzer
Jul 20, 2010·Drug and Alcohol Review·Phunnapa KittirattanapaiboonWorawan Chutha
Mar 2, 2011·Drug and Alcohol Review·Chian-Jue KuoChiao-Chicy Chen
Feb 20, 2013·The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry·Jussi A Niemi-PynttäriSami P Pirkola

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

May 14, 2016·Current Opinion in Psychiatry·Jrgen G Bramness, Eline B Rognli
Jun 23, 2018·Frontiers in Public Health·Pronab GangulyAhmed A Moustafa

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

The American Journal of Psychiatry
M Flaum, S K Schultz
Duodecim; lääketieteellinen aikakauskirja
M KuronenH Koponen
The Journal of Practical Nursing
R Klein, J Ruhnke
Tímarit Hjúkrunarfélags Islands
O H Jónsson
© 2021 Meta ULC. All rights reserved