Drug-induced psychoses

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 1991 Feb;9(1):31-52.

Abstract

Major causes of drug-induced psychoses include cocaine, amphetamines, phencyclidine, cannabinoids, LSD, mescaline, the so-called designer drugs, anticholinergic compounds, and steroids. Most drug-induced psychoses are managed with general supportive measures, reassurance, minimizing patient stimulation, and benzodiazepines as needed; however, specific antidotes such as physostigmine for anticholinergic poisoning or urinary acidification to enhance excretion of amphetamines or phencyclidine may be indicated in some patients. Any patient with a drug-induced psychosis must be evaluated carefully for evidence of other toxic effects of the drug in question.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Designer Drugs / poisoning
  • Humans
  • Illicit Drugs / poisoning
  • Psychoses, Substance-Induced* / diagnosis
  • Psychoses, Substance-Induced* / etiology
  • Psychoses, Substance-Induced* / therapy
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications*

Substances

  • Designer Drugs
  • Illicit Drugs