Cathinone-Induced Psychotic Disorder

RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS

These substances have the potential to induce serious health risks such as hallucinations, delusions, paranoia and agitation which can lead to substance-induced psychotic disorders.

US Cases:  hundreds
World Cases: no number
Sex Ratio: M+/F
Age Onset: Age 21
Brain Area:  neurotransmitters
Symptoms: severe paranoia,violence
Progression: long-term psychotic disorder
Therapies: abstaining from the drug, support
Medications: electrococon-vulsivek, if last choice

Amazon or Library book: Synthetic Cathinones

Support Groups:

National Institute on Drug Abuse-https://nida.gov.research-topics > synthetic-cathinones