scholarly journals Psychiatrists' knowledge of drug induced psychosis

1996 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 410-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Brabbins ◽  
Rob Poole
Keyword(s):  
Drugs Of Abuse ◽  
Diagnostic Errors ◽  
Substantial Proportion ◽  
Drug Induced ◽  
Drug Induced Psychosis ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

‘Drug induced psychosis' is a commonly used clinical label but lacks a universally accepted definition. Psychiatrists' understanding of the term was examined using a specifically designed questionnaire. Knowledge about the effects of drugs of abuse and their relationship with psychosis was also examined. A substantial proportion of clinicians did not have a logical and coherent scheme for understanding ‘drug-induced psychosis' and there was no consensus as to which reactions to drug taking should be included within the rubric. Diagnostic errors have potentially serious consequences, so lack of knowledge in this area needs attention and a proposed classification is given.

scholarly journals Re: Drug-Induced Psychosis with Levetiracetam

2005 ◽  
Vol 50 (14) ◽  
pp. 948-948
Author(s):  
Marco Mula ◽  
Michael R Trimble
Keyword(s):  
Drug Induced ◽  
Drug Induced Psychosis

scholarly journals Kaleidoscope

2014 ◽  
Vol 205 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derek K. Tracy ◽  
Dan W. Joyce ◽  
Sukhwinder S. Shergill
Keyword(s):  
Violent Crime ◽  
Population Based ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Drug Induced ◽  
Persecutory Delusions ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Cannabis Extract ◽  
Drug Induced Psychosis ◽  
The Uk

Drugs and violence are often observed as bedfellows; both have been associated with psychosis but the nature and timing of their relationships remains unclear. As part of the UK Prisoner Cohort Study, Keers et al prospectively followed up 967 prisoners convicted of sexual or violent offences (about a quarter of whom had a psychotic illness) in the community after release. Schizophrenia was associated with greater rates of violence, but the risk was mediated by untreated psychosis or when presenting with persecutory delusions – and no other definable psychopathology. Interestingly, drug-induced psychosis did not increase the risk of violence per se, once the substance misuse itself was accounted for. Does treatment have an impact on risk of violence in a population-based sample of patients with psychosis? Fazel et al demonstrated reductions in violent crime in patients during the time they were prescribed antipsychotics. Interestingly, the rates of violent crime were also reduced in patients with bipolar disorder who received mood stabilisers. Therefore, in addition to the effects of antipsychotics and mood stabilisers on relapse rates, their potential effects on violence and crime could be used to make decisions about management for these groups of patients. There is a clearer need for the appropriate treatment of prisoners with psychotic illnesses if their risk of violence is to be moderated. Cannabis is one of the most commonly used social drugs worldwide; it increases risk of psychosis, but there has been little to offer pharmacologically to those dependent upon this most prevalent illicit drug, and various trials of mood stabilisers, antidepressants and α2 adrenergic agonists have generally been disappointing. Allsop et al evaluated the novel cannabis extract nabiximols, containing cannabidiol – which has been shown to attenuate paranoia and euphoria – and tetrahydrocannabinol, delivered as a buccal spray. The active drug group showed statistically significant benefits in reduced withdrawal irritability, depression and cravings and remained longer in treatment. However, both placebo and drug groups showed reduced cannabis use at follow-up, with placebo being as effective as nabiximols in promoting longer-term cessation.

scholarly journals Isoniazid Induced Psychosis: A Case Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-192
Author(s):  
Taranjeet Kaur ◽  
Kanwalpreet Kaur ◽  
Preeti Malhotra
Keyword(s):  
Major Complication ◽  
Drug Induced ◽  
Combination Drugs ◽  
Directly Observed Treatment ◽  
History Of ◽  
Drug Induced Psychosis ◽  
Psychiatric Complications ◽  
Psychotic Features ◽  
Responsible Drug

Psychosis is a state of altered behaviour and mentation and it is not common in children. Isoniazid is a commonly used drug in the treatment and prophylaxis of tuberculosis. It may cause psychosis if overdosed but rarely with usual recommended doses. We report a case of drug induced psychosis secondary to isoniazid intake in a seven years old boy, who exhibited psychotic features about 10 days after the commencement of anti-TB combination drugs (Directly Observed Treatment Shortcourse) containing Isoniazid. This patient had no past medical or family history of mental illness. Drug induced psychosis was a possibility, and the responsible drug (isoniazid) was stopped. He improved following the withdrawal of isoniazid. Isoniazid psychosis is a major complication as iatrogenic psychiatric complications can greatly impact the patients’ quality of life, which if recognised early can be effectively treated.

Drug-Induced Psychosis

2009 ◽  
pp. 139-146
Author(s):  
Hlya Bilgin ◽  
Murat Soncul ◽  
Peter Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Drug Induced ◽  
Drug Induced Psychosis

scholarly journals Drug Induced Psychosis

1996 ◽  
Vol 168 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Poole ◽  
Clare Brabbins
Keyword(s):  
Drug Induced ◽  
Drug Induced Psychosis

scholarly journals Treatment of psychosis in prisons and violent recidivism

BJPsych Open ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Artemis Igoumenou ◽  
Constantinos Kallis ◽  
Jeremy Coid
Keyword(s):  
Substance Dependence ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Drug Induced ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Violent Recidivism ◽  
Drug Induced Psychosis ◽  
Improved Accuracy ◽  
Delayed Time

BackgroundViolence among released prisoners with psychosis is an important public health problem. It is unclear whether treatment in prison can influence criminal behaviour subsequent to release.AimsTo investigate whether treatment in prison can delay time to reoffending.MethodOur sample consisted of 1717 adult prisoners in England and Wales convicted of a serious violent or sexual offence. We used Cox regression to investigate the effects of treatment received in prison on associations between mental illness and time to first reconviction following release.ResultsPrisoners with current symptoms of schizophrenia reoffended quicker following release. Nevertheless, treatment with medication significantly delayed time to violence (18% reduction). Treatment for substance dependence delayed violent and non-violent reoffending among prisoners with drug-induced psychosis.ConclusionsIdentifying prisoners with psychosis and administering treatment in prison have important protective effects against reoffending. Repeated screening with improved accuracy in identification is necessary to prevent cases being missed.

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