Title of article :
A Case Report of Methamphetamine-Induced Delusional Parasitosis
Author/Authors :
Bidaki ، Reza Department of Psychiatry - Research Center of Addicton and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, Diabetes Research Center - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services , Negintaji ، Sina Student Research Committee, School of Pharmacy - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences , Dehqan ، Mohammad Javad Student Research Committee, School of Pharmacy - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences , Saghafi ، Fatemeh Student Research Committee, School of Medicine - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences , Naseri Bafrouie ، Maryam Department of Medical Student - School of Medicine - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services , Mohammadi ، Amir Student Research Committee, School of Pharmacy - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Psychotic disorders are a group of severe mental disorders that can remarkably affect brain functions by altering beliefs and perceptions. There are different types of psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, delusional disorder, paraphrenia, etc. The symptoms of a psychotic disorder include delusions, mood swings, difficulty concentrating, unusual behavior, altered feelings, and so on. Symptoms may vary from person to person and change with time. Antipsychotic drugs and psychotherapy can be used in the treatment of psychotic disorders. In this case report, we describe a 39-year-old woman who suffered from methamphetamineinduced delusional parasitosis.
Keywords :
Delusional parasitosis , Psychotic disorder , Methamphetamine abuse
Journal title :
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Journal title :
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
