Historique
Article de Périodique
The adverse consequences of mephedrone use: a case series (2011)
Auteur(s) :
MACKAY, K. ;
TAYLOR, M. ;
BAJAJ, N.
Année
2011
Page(s) :
203-205
Sous-type de document :
Etude de cas / Case report
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
12
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
PRO (Produits, mode d'action, méthode de dépistage / Substances, action mode, screening methods)
Thésaurus géographique
ROYAUME-UNI
Thésaurus mots-clés
MEPHEDRONE
;
ETUDE DE CAS
;
EFFET SECONDAIRE
;
SYMPTOME
;
DROGUES DE SYNTHESE
;
URGENCE
Résumé :
Aims and method: Mephedrone is a cathinone with amphetamine-like stimulant effects, and is a commonly used recreational drug. The adverse effects of mephedrone use have not been extensively studied. All individuals who self-presented between January and June 2010 to the emergency departments and acute mental health services in Edinburgh and Falkirk with adverse effects of self-reported mephedrone use were identified.
Results: Twenty cases were identified and analysed. Severe agitation was the most common presenting problem (70%), with 40% of individuals developing psychotic symptoms and a further 20% reporting low mood and suicidality. One person died by suicide.
Clinical implications: Mephedrone can produce amphetamine-like adverse psychological intoxication effects, particularly in those with a history of mental illness. Clinicians should consider advising patients on the adverse effects of mephedrone, where relevant.
Results: Twenty cases were identified and analysed. Severe agitation was the most common presenting problem (70%), with 40% of individuals developing psychotic symptoms and a further 20% reporting low mood and suicidality. One person died by suicide.
Clinical implications: Mephedrone can produce amphetamine-like adverse psychological intoxication effects, particularly in those with a history of mental illness. Clinicians should consider advising patients on the adverse effects of mephedrone, where relevant.
Affiliation :
NHS Lothian; NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, UK