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[A case report of volatile solvent psychosis]
1Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Science, Sapporo Medical University, Japan.
Nihon Arukoru Yakubutsu Igakkai Zasshi = Japanese Journal of Alcohol Studies & Drug Dependence
|October 1, 1996
Summary
This case study explores chronic thinner intoxication, presenting with schizophrenia-like symptoms. It suggests first-rank symptoms may indicate volatile solvent psychosis, distinct from typical schizophrenia.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Toxicology
Background:
- Chronic thinner intoxication can lead to persistent mental health issues.
- Distinguishing volatile solvent psychosis from schizophrenia is clinically challenging.
- Volatile solvent psychosis lacks a clearly established disease concept.