Methamphetamine psychosis: Lack of association with stimulant prescription ADHD medications

Methamphetamine use is increasing nationwide [1]. Recently, cases of methamphetamine psychosis have been increasing in frequency in Montgomery County, Ohio, with up to 40% of methamphetamine users affected [2,3]. Methamphetamine psychosis is characterized by hallucinations, uncontrolled movements and potential violent behavior, and in a subset of patients may result in recurrent psychotic episodes [4]. Poison death review data for Montgomery County shows increasing methamphetamine associated overdose deaths, nearly doubling between 2016 and 2017 [1].
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research