First-Episode of Synthetic Cannabinoid-Induced Psychosis in a Young Adult, Successfully Managed with Hospitalization and Risperidone

First-Episode of Synthetic Cannabinoid-Induced Psychosis in a Young Adult, Successfully Managed with Hospitalization and Risperidone

Synthetic cannabinoids- (SCs-) induced psychosis is a growing public health concern. It leads to significant impairment, including emotional distress, difficulty communicating, and other debilitating symptoms. In this case report, we discuss a patient with no previous history of psychotic symptoms,...

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Main Authors: Aaron J. Roberto, Aileen Lorenzo, Kevin J. Li, Jonathan Young, Abhishek Mohan, Subhash Pinnaka, Kyle A. B. Lapidus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Psychiatry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7257489
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