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DRUG INDUCED PYSCHOSIS

Illness and Medication

Drug Induced Psychosis
Most illicit drugs can induce psychotic symptoms. Some people appear to be susceptible than others. Usually drug induced psychosis is short lived; when the person stops taking the drug, their symptoms disappear. In addition, drugs such as cannabis can exacerbate the symptoms of schizophrenia and other conditions.

Psychosis

Psychosis is the most serious form of mental distress;
Anyone can have an episode of psychosis;
Common symptoms include delusions, hallucinations and difficulty thinking properly;
It can be triggered by stress, bereavement, or a traumatic experience;
Psychosis can be treated with a range of psychological and medical therapies.

 

DEFINITION
LEARNING DISABILITIES
NEUROSIS
DEPRESSION
ANXIETY
PHOBIAS
PANIC ATTACKS
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PSYCHOSIS
MANIC DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER
DRUG INDUCED PYSCHOSIS
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
PYSCHOPATHS
ORGANIC DISORDERS

SUICIDE

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