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CANNABIS INDUCED PSYCHOSIS TREATMENT: AN ORIGINAL APPROACH

Journal: Journal of Addiction and Dependence (Vol.2, No. 2)

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Page : 1-2

Keywords : Cannabis; Psychosis; ECT;

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Abstract

Background: Cannabis use disorders and induced disorders are common in the world. Objective: To discuss an emergency psychotic patient having diagnosis of cannabis induced psychosis with severe use disorder who responded successfully to Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT). Results: The patient improved after ECT administration. Discussion: This study clarified that ECT could be life saving in this serious situation. Conclusion: ECT is a good choice in the treatment of cannabis induced psychosis and cannabis withdrawal symptoms.

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