Dissociative Drug-Induced Psychosis
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Research suggests that PCP and ketamine can cause short-term episodes of psychosis, where an individual experiences hallucinations, delusions, and difficulties distinguishing reality vs fantasy.
US Cases: 7.5 million
World Cases: not found
Sex Ratio: M+./F
Age Onset: not found
Brain Area: pfc,temporal/parietal cortex
Symptoms: hallucinations, delusions
Progression: drug-induced psychosis
Therapies: education on misuse, skills training
Medications: not found
YouTube Video: Substance Medication Induced Psychotic Disorder
Amazon or Library book: Guide-Dissociative Indentify Unspecified
Support Groups:
nami.org, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Helpline-800-9506264