CANNABIS INDUCED PSYCHOSIS TREATMENT: AN ORIGINAL APPROACH
Journal: Journal of Addiction and Dependence (Vol.2, No. 2)Publication Date: 2016-03-28
Authors : Jamshid Ahmadi;
Page : 1-2
Keywords : Cannabis; Psychosis; ECT;
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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