PRIMARY STUDY

Polysubstance-induced relapse of schizoaffective disorder refractory to high-dose antipsychotic medications: a case report

Key Findings:  This case report documents a 30-year-old who presented with an acute psychotic relapse in a state of extreme agitation, combativeness, and paranoia after using cannabis and crystal methamphetamine and the challenges in treating polysubstance-induced psychosis.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Sample Size:  1

Study Result:  Negative

Research Location(s):  Australia

Year of Pub:  2016


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified), Ecstasy (MDMA)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable




Citation:  Tucker MG, Kekulawala S, Kent M, Mostafa S, Harvey R. Polysubstance-induced relapse of schizoaffective disorder refractory to high-dose antipsychotic medications: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2016 Sep 6;10(1):242. doi: 10.1186/s13256-016-1031-3. PMID: 27599617; PMCID: PMC5011982.