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Amphetamine use is rising among students due to the ability to easily access prescribed stimulants like Adderall. [5] Also, in case of chronic use, vegetative disorders soon occur such as bouts of sweating, trouble sleeping, tremor, ataxia and diarrhea; the degradation of the personality takes place relatively slowly.
Stimulant use disorder is a type of substance use disorder where the use of stimulants caused clinically significant impairment or distress. It is defined in the DSM-5 as "the continued use of amphetamine-type substances, cocaine, or other stimulants leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, from mild to severe". [1]
Previous research shows that prescription amphetamine use in adults has been increasing in the United States, increasing 70% from 2011 to 2021, with a larger spike during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The symptoms of acute amphetamine psychosis are very similar to those of the acute phase of schizophrenia [8] although in amphetamine psychosis visual hallucinations are more common and thought disorder is rare. [15] Amphetamine psychosis may be purely related to high drug usage, or high drug usage may trigger an underlying vulnerability to ...
292.xx Amphetamine-induced psychotic disorder.11 With delusions.12 With hallucinations; 292.84 Amphetamine-induced mood disorder; 292.89 Amphetamine-induced anxiety disorder; 292.89 Amphetamine-induced sexual dysfunction; 292.89 Amphetamine-induced sleep disorder; 292.9 Amphetamine-related disorder NOS
Psychoactive substance-induced psychotic disorders outlined within the ICD-10 codes F10.5—F19.5: F10.5 alcohol: [8] [9] [10] Alcohol is a common cause of psychotic disorders or episodes, which may occur through acute intoxication, chronic alcoholism, withdrawal, exacerbation of existing disorders, or acute idiosyncratic reactions. [8]
Substance-related disorders, also known as substance use disorders, are a type of mental disorder that affects a person's brain and behavior, leading to their inability to control their use of substances like legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, or medications. The disorders can lead to large societal problems.
In some cases these substance-induced psychiatric disorders can persist long after detoxification from amphetamine, cocaine, opioid, and alcohol use, causing prolonged psychosis, anxiety or depression. A protracted withdrawal syndrome can occur with symptoms persisting for months to years after cessation of substance use.