Demographic and mental history-related data predicted occurrence of psychosis in metamphetamine users. (30th June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Farnia, Vahid; Shakeri, Jalal; Tatari, Faezeh; Juibari, Toraj Ahmadi; Bajoghli, Hafez; Golshani, Senoobar; Hookari, Sara; Holsboer-Trachsler, Edith; Brand, Serge
• Is Part Of: Psychiatry research. Volume 240(2016)
• Page Start: 431
• Page End: 434
• Publication Date: 2016-06-30
• Subjects: Metamphetamine -- Metamphetamine-induced psychosis -- Socio-demographic predictors -- Illness-related predictors; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- periodicals; Psychiatrie -- Périodiques; 616.89
• DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2016.04.053
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0165-1781

Abstract

Abstract: Methamphetamine use is increasing worldwide, and the occurrence of psychosis further complicates treatment. This holds also true for Iran. The aim of the present study was to investigate possible predictors of metamphetamine-induced psychosis. 237 methamphetamine users (70.9% with psychosis; mean age: M=33.41 years) took part in the study. A psychiatric interview was performed covering socio-demographic and illness-related information. Male gender, low education, unemployment, being single, a history of mental disorders, and a higher number of previous hospitalizations predicted the occurrence of psychosis, while age and duration of metamphetamine use were excluded from the equation. Socio-demographic and mental illness-related dimension seemed suitable to predict occurrence of psychosis among metamphetamine abusers. Highlights: The aim of the study was to explore socio-demographic predictors of metamphetamine-induced psychosis 237 methamphetamine users (70.9% with psychosis; mean age: M=33.41 years) took part in the study. Predictors were: male gender, low education, unemployment, being single, a history of mental disorders, and a higher number of previous hospitalization Current age, age at drug and MA use onset, duration of MA use, the number unsuccessful cessations, the number of concomitant drugs, and the duration of MA use prior to current hospitalization could not predict metamphetamine-induced psychosis