Titre : | The adverse consequences of mephedrone use: a case series (2011) |
Auteurs : | K. MACKAY ; M. TAYLOR ; N. BAJAJ |
Type de document : | Article : Périodique |
Dans : | Psychiatrist (The) (Vol.35, n°6, June 2011) |
Article en page(s) : | 203-205 |
Langues: | Anglais |
Discipline : | PRO (Produits, mode d'action, méthode de dépistage / Substances, action mode, screening methods) |
Mots-clés : |
Thésaurus géographique ROYAUME-UNIThésaurus 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. |
Domaine : | Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs |
Sous-type de document : | Etude de cas / Case report |
Refs biblio. : | 12 |
Affiliation : | NHS Lothian; NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, UK |
Lien : | http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/pb.bp.110.032433 |
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