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Psychotic-like experiences in young recreational users of ketamine: A case study (2026)
Auteur(s) :
RICCI, V. ;
DE BERARDIS, D. ;
SHOIB, S. ;
MARTINOTTI, G. ;
MAINA, G.
Année
2026
Page(s) :
226-235
Sous-type de document :
Etude de cas
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Domaine :
Drogues illicites
Discipline :
PSY (Psychopathologie / Psychopathology)
Thésaurus géographique
ITALIE
Thésaurus mots-clés
ETUDE DE CAS
;
KETAMINE
;
JEUNE
;
USAGE RECREATIF
;
SYMPTOME
;
PSYCHOSE
;
SCHIZOPHRENIE
;
JEUNE ADULTE
;
VOIE D'ADMINISTRATION
;
QUALITE DE VIE
;
EFFET SECONDAIRE
Résumé :
This study explores the psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) associated with recreational ketamine use among young adults. Ketamine, initially introduced as an anesthetic, is now widely used recreationally for its dissociative effects, raising concerns about its impact on mental health. Ten participants aged 18-24, who used ketamine recreationally multiple times a week, were assessed using the Community Assessment of Psychic Experiences (CAPE-42). Results showed a significant positive correlation between the frequency of ketamine use and PLEs, with no significant impact from other substances like THC, MDMA, and alcohol. These findings confirm ketamine's potential to induce psychotic-like symptoms by antagonizing NMDA receptors, similar to schizophrenia. The study underscores the need for preventive measures and targeted interventions to address the mental health risks of frequent ketamine use, particularly among young adults. However, limitations such as the small sample size and reliance on self-reported data suggest that further research is needed to establish causality and examine long-term effects. Overall, this study highlights the significant association between recreational ketamine use and increased PLEs, emphasizing the importance of early detection and intervention strategies. [Author's abstract]
Affiliation :
Department of Mental Health, Psychiatric Service for Diagnosis and Treatment, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Orbassano, Italy.
NHS, Department of Mental Health, Psychiatric Service for Diagnosis and Treatment, Teramo, Italy.
Department of Psychiatry, DH Pulwama, Kashmir, India.
Department of Neurosciences, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Università degli Studi G. D'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
Department of Neurosciences "Rita Levi Montalcini",University of Turin,Turin,Italy.
NHS, Department of Mental Health, Psychiatric Service for Diagnosis and Treatment, Teramo, Italy.
Department of Psychiatry, DH Pulwama, Kashmir, India.
Department of Neurosciences, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Università degli Studi G. D'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
Department of Neurosciences "Rita Levi Montalcini",University of Turin,Turin,Italy.
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