PRIMARY STUDY

Cannabis-Induced Catatonia Complicated by Rhabdomyolysis, Acute Kidney Injury, and Sympathetic Overactivity: A Case Report

Key Findings:  This case report presents a 21-year-old subject presenting with mutism, social withdrawal, psychomotor retardation, and poor oral intake following non-compliance with depot antipsychotics and recent cannabis use. The authors discuss the methods used to distinguish cannabis-related symptomology from other psychosis-related effects and medical or organic conditions.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Sample Size:  1

Study Result:  Negative

Research Location(s):  United Kingdom

Year of Pub:  2025


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable




Citation:  Saira S, Singh H. Cannabis-Induced Catatonia Complicated by Rhabdomyolysis, Acute Kidney Injury, and Sympathetic Overactivity: A Case Report. Cureus. 2025 Nov 22;17(11):e97507. doi: 10.7759/cureus.97507. PMID: 41439078; PMCID: PMC12721347.