Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

Drug-induced psychoses.

¹Poison Centre, University of Arizona, Tucson 85724.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

|February 1, 1991

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Drug-induced psychoses stem from various substances like cocaine and LSD. Management includes supportive care, benzodiazepines, and sometimes specific antidotes, with careful evaluation for other toxic effects.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

DMPS (2,3-dimercaptopropane-1-sulfonate, dimaval) decreases the body burden of mercury in humans exposed to mercurous chloride.

The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics·1998

Same author

Intravenous administration of oral N-acetylcysteine.

Critical care medicine·1998

Same author

Tylenol Extended Relief overdose.

Annals of emergency medicine·1997

Same author

DMPS-arsenic challenge test. I: Increased urinary excretion of monomethylarsonic acid in humans given dimercaptopropane sulfonate.

The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics·1997

Same author

Sodium 2,3-dimercaptopropane-1-sulfonate challenge test for mercury in humans. III. Urinary mercury after exposure to mercurous chloride.

The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics·1996

Same author

Extended-release acetaminophen overdose.

JAMA·1996

Same journal

Why Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions in Emergency Medicine Matters.

Emergency medicine clinics of North America·2026

Same journal

Myths and Misconceptions in Emergency Medicine.

Emergency medicine clinics of North America·2026

Same journal

Acute Otitis Media-Watch and Wait Is Not a Myth.

Emergency medicine clinics of North America·2026

Same journal

Hot or Not? Myths and Misconceptions About Antipyretics for Pediatric Fever.

Emergency medicine clinics of North America·2026

Same journal

Epinephrine Improves Outcomes in Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests.

Emergency medicine clinics of North America·2026

Same journal

Myth: Pretreatment Prevents Intravenous Contrast Reactions in the Emergency Department.

Emergency medicine clinics of North America·2026

See all related articles

Area of Science:

Toxicology
Psychiatry
Pharmacology

Background:

Drug-induced psychoses are a significant clinical concern.
Numerous substances, including stimulants, hallucinogens, and steroids, can precipitate psychotic episodes.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the primary causes of drug-induced psychoses.
To describe the management strategies for these conditions.
To emphasize the need for comprehensive toxicological assessment.

Main Methods:

Review of major drug classes known to cause psychosis.
Description of standard supportive care and pharmacological interventions.
Identification of specific antidotes and adjunctive treatments.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

Common etiologies include cocaine, amphetamines, phencyclidine, cannabinoids, LSD, and anticholinergic compounds.
General management involves supportive measures, sedation with benzodiazepines, and environmental control.
Specific interventions like physostigmine or urinary acidification are indicated in select cases.

Conclusions:

Prompt identification and management of drug-induced psychosis are crucial.
Treatment often requires a combination of supportive care and targeted interventions.
Thorough evaluation for co-existing toxic effects is essential for patient safety.