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[Antipsychotics use in drug abuse].

E Ochoa Mangado1

  • 1Servicio de Psiquiatría. Hospital Ramón y Cajal. Universidad de Alcalá. Madrid. eochoa@hrc.insalud.es

Actas Espanolas De Psiquiatria
|June 20, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Antipsychotic drugs are frequently used in substance abusers due to high rates of psychosis. However, these patients experience more side effects and lower treatment compliance.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Psychiatry
  • Addiction Medicine

Context:

  • Substance abuse is frequently comorbid with psychotic pathologies.
  • Antipsychotic medications are utilized for substance-induced psychosis and related behavioral disorders.
  • Review of literature from Medline, IME, HealthSTAR, and Cinahl databases.

Purpose:

  • To review the literature on antipsychotic drug use in substance abusers.
  • To examine the specific considerations for prescribing these medications in this population.

Summary:

  • Antipsychotic drug use is common in substance abusers due to high prevalence of psychotic disorders.
  • These drugs treat psychosis related to substance consumption and secondary behavioral issues.
  • Substance abusers exhibit increased adverse side effects, such as extrapyramidal symptoms, and reduced treatment compliance.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for careful monitoring and management of antipsychotic therapy in substance abusers.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding the unique challenges and considerations for this patient group.
  • Suggests potential areas for further research into optimizing treatment outcomes.

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