psychiatric consequences of methamphetamine abuse
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Psychiatric Consequences of Methamphetamine Abuse. Thomas E. Freese, Ph.D. Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs March 30, 2004 California Addiction Training and Education Series Pasadena, California . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Psychiatric Consequences of Methamphetamine Abuse
Thomas E. Freese, Ph.D.Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer CenterUCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs
March 30, 2004California Addiction Training and Education Series
Pasadena, California
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Why do people start using methamphetamine?
To feel good.
To feel better.
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MethamphetamineAcute Psychological Effects
Increases– Confidence – Alertness – Mood– Sex drive– Energy– Talkativeness
Decreases – Boredom– Loneliness– Timidity
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and just when you thought it couldn’t get any better…
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MethamphetamineChronic Psychological Effects
- Confusion - Irritability- Concentration - Paranoia- Hallucinations - Panic
reactions- Fatigue - Depression- Memory loss - Anger- Insomnia - Psychosis
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Meth
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MethamphetaminePsychiatric Consequences
Paranoid reactionsMemory lossDepressive reactionsHallucinationsPsychotic reactionsPanic disordersRapid addiction
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Depletion of dopamine…
One consequence is depression– Completing the withdrawal process and
ongoing drug treatment may resolve the depression
– Monitor for suicidal thoughts/behavior– If depression continues, it should be treated
• Consider behavioral therapies to address depression
• Consider psychotropic medications
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Acute MA Psychosis
Extreme Paranoid IdeationWell Formed DelusionsHypersensitivity to Environmental StimuliStereotyped Behavior “Tweaking”Panic, Extreme FearfulnessPotential for Violence
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Treatment of MA Psychosis
Typical ER Protocol for MA Psychosis– Haloperidol - 5mg– Clonazepam - 1 mg– Cogentin - 1 mg– Quiet, Dimly Lit Room– Restraints
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Cognitive Impairment in Individuals Currently Using Methamphetamine
Sara Simon, Ph.D.VA MDRUMatrix Institute on AddictionsLAARC
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Memory Difference between Stimulant and Comparison Groups
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Word Recall** Picture Recall**
Stimulant (n=80) Comparison (n=80)
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Differences between Stimulant and Comparison Groups on tests requiring perceptual speed
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Digit Symbol** Trail Making A* Trail Making B**
Stimulant (n=80) Comparison (n=80
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Longitudinal Memory Performancenu
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word recall picture recall wordrecognition
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controlbaseline3 mos6 mos
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Summary
Until the person withdraws, there is no way to tell if mental health issues are primary or secondary– Treat the symptoms– Maintain safety– Diagnose after the person becomes stable– Structure the environment and treatment to
compensate for deficits• Use repetition and pictures• Ensure calm environment