Methylenedioxymethamphetamine Induced Neuro-Psychiatric Disorders: A Case Report from Southern India
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 7
Abstract
The recreational drug MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), which is a stimulant and hallucinogen, has become increasingly popular among the young population of both developed and developing world. We describe a case report of persistent neuropsychiatric disorders in a previously healthy, 21-year-old college student after a single ingestion of MDMA. We detail the psychiatric symptoms with syndromic diagnosis and treatment outcome. Furthermore, the paper describe changes in the demographics of the use of MDMA and discuss the public health challenges posed by the increasing popularity of recreational drugs in the Indian context.
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N. A. Uvais
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- DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2018/35217.11821
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