The reletion between schizophrenia and amphetamin abuse?
does amphetamine abuse cause it>>>>>>>>>>>
if you have resources tell me.........
2006-12-09 20:24:34 · 5 answers · asked by dark 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
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2006-12-09 20:26:12 · answer #1 · answered by winged phallus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The symptoms can be very similar. Both conditions can bring on hallucinations and delusions. But when they're caused by amphetamines it's diagnosed as Amphetamine-Induced Psychotic Disorder. Syndromes that meet criteria for schizophrenia are only diagnosed as schizophrenia after drug intoxications or withdrawals have been ruled out.
2006-12-10 23:11:22 · answer #2 · answered by DawnDavenport 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can definitely give and cause the same symptoms...and end up with permanent brain damage...many people that are already that way, are actually prescribed a medicine with similar properties as amphetamines, ,,because they are very tired from the illness and it gives them energy..but i have known people, one in particular who is suffering now from brain damage, as a result from years of abuse, and it is permanent.
2006-12-10 05:20:19 · answer #3 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not that i know of , it is a usually hereditary brain chemical imbalance. drugs could put your brain chemicals out of whack though.
2006-12-10 04:26:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/
2006-12-10 09:52:45 · answer #5 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋