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The Psychotic Couple--Sharing Drugs or Delusions?

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    Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association (1975)
    |May 5, 2016
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    Bath salts, containing mephedrone and MDPV, can cause psychosis. A patient and her husband experienced shared delusions, but symptoms resolved with abstinence, indicating substance-induced psychosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Toxicology
    • Emergency Medicine

    Background:

    • Recreational use of bath salts, containing mephedrone and methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), is increasing, leading to more emergency room visits.
    • Distinguishing substance-induced psychosis from primary psychiatric disorders can be challenging, especially in young patients without prior psychiatric history.

    Observation:

    • A 38-year-old woman with no prior psychosis presented with hallucinations and paranoia after using bath salts.
    • Her husband developed similar paranoid delusions, raising suspicion of shared psychotic disorder.

    Findings:

    • The patient's psychotic symptoms improved with abstinence from bath salts and olanzapine treatment.
    • Urine toxicology confirmed phencyclidine use.
    • The husband's delusions persisted, but the couple's shared symptoms were ultimately attributed to bath salt intoxication.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for bath salts to induce significant psychotic symptoms, including shared delusions.
    • Prompt identification and management of bath salt intoxication are crucial in emergency settings.
    • Further research is needed to understand the neurobiological mechanisms underlying bath salt-induced psychosis.

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