Title of article
Remission of Methamphetamine-Induced Withdrawal Delirium and Craving After Electroconvulsive Therapy
Author/Authors
Ahmadi، Jamshid نويسنده Substance Abuse Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , , Ekramzadeh، Sara نويسنده Substance Abuse Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IR Iran , , Pridmore، Saxby نويسنده Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Pridmore, Saxby
Issue Information
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2015
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Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study is to describe the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the treatment of methamphetamine-induced withdrawal delirium and craving in a single case.
Case Presentation: A 44-year-old male presented to the hospital in Fars province, Iran, with Methamphetamine-Induced Withdrawal Delirium who responded to ECT.
Conclusions: The electroconvulsive therapy can be a suitable option for the treatment of methamphetamine withdrawal delirium and craving. Also, it can be usefully employed in these very serious conditions which may represent a risk to life.
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (IJPBS)
Serial Year
2015
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (IJPBS)
Record number
2396340
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