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2 days ago · Haloperidol is used in the control of the symptoms of: Acute psychosis, such as drug-induced psychosis caused by amphetamines, ketamine, [17] and phencyclidine, [18] and psychosis associated with high fever or metabolic disease. Some evidence has found haloperidol to worsen psychosis due to psilocybin. [19]
2 days ago · Individuals who experience substance-induced psychosis tend to have a greater awareness of their psychosis and tend to have higher levels of suicidal thinking compared to those who have a primary psychotic illness. Drugs commonly alleged to induce psychotic symptoms include alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, amphetamines, cathinones, psychedelic drugs ...
4 days ago · The difference between schizophrenia and psychosis may be summed up as the following: while individuals with schizophrenia can experience psychosis, schizophrenia has other symptoms unrelated to psychosis.
4 days ago · The primary immediate psychological effects of LSD are visual hallucinations and illusions, often referred to as "trips". These effects typically begin within 20–30 minutes of oral ingestion, peak three to four hours after ingestion, and can last up to 20 hours, particularly with higher doses.
1 day ago · Schizophrenia is a frequently debilitating and complex mental disorder affecting approximately 1% of the global population, characterized by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thoughts and behaviors, cognitive dysfunction, and negative symptoms. Traditional treatment has centered on postsynaptic dopamine antagonists, commonly known as antipsychotic drugs, which aim to ...
4 days ago · New research suggests a link between psychosis and a genetic change that affects the brain's immune system. The study may impact the development of modern medicines for bipolar disorder or ...
4 days ago · Cocaine psychosis is often a sign of chronic misuse, and individuals showing signs of psychosis should seek immediate medical attention. Early and heavy cocaine use, particularly starting in childhood or adolescence, can increase the risk of developing such psychotic symptoms due to the drug’s impact on brain development.
