Clinical Course of Methamphetamine-Induced Psychotic Disorder in a 3-Month Follow-Up

Javadian, Sekineh; Shabani, Amir; Shariat, Seyed Vahid

doi:10.4088/pcc.16m02002

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“…More than half of the patients, who relapsed to MA use, did not adhere to the treatment again. Positive, negative, and manic symptoms were improved in abstinent patients (5). In a qualitative study, 45 males (35 MA-dependent patients, 5 family members, and 5 psychiatrists and medical doctors) were interviewed.…”

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Methamphetamine Dependence, Psychological Well-being, Criminality and High Risk Sexual Behaviors in Female-Only Methadone Services in Tehran and Karaj, Iran

Massah

Shishehgar

2018

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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Background: Methamphetamine (MA) abuse is a health concern among drug abuse patients in Iran. Objectives: This study aimed at determining the prevalence of MA dependence among a group of female methadone users and investigating the current psychological well-being, high risk sexual and criminality behaviors, and the status of receiving MA treatment. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional survey conducted in Iran. The study was conducted at 5 central female-only methadone services in Tehran and Karaj, during years 2011 to 2013. A questionnaire was devised to collect baseline data. The general health questionnaire-28 and the Opiate Treatment Index were used to assess psychological well-being, and criminality and high-risk sexual behaviors. Results: Overall, 245 females were registered at these sites. Of them, 201 females (82%) were dependent on MA while on treatment. Duration of MA dependence was 6 years. However, only 14.3% of the participants reported lifetime MA treatment. No participant was on MA treatment. Participants reported high rates of MA-related depression (76.4%), anxiety (68.4%), social dysfunction (41.2%), and somatic symptoms (38.2%), respectively. Untreated MA dependence in methadone treatment was associated with engagement in high-risk sexual behaviors (43.8%) and criminality (28.7%). Only 10% of the participants reported receiving a lifetime matrix model. All of them reported that the Matrix model was long and it was not easily available in methadone services. Conclusions:The study showed that the high prevalence for MA dependence and its adverse health impacts while receiving MA treatment remained the same. Effective psychosocial treatments should be delivered for MA dependence among female methadone users.

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Methamphetamine Dependence, Psychological Well-being, Criminality and High Risk Sexual Behaviors in Female-Only Methadone Services in Tehran and Karaj, Iran

Massah

Shishehgar

2018

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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Central Nervous System Stimulants and Drugs That Suppress Appetite

Kshatriya

Bello²

2017

Side Effects of Drugs Annual

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Anxiety and Depression among Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Users: The Association with Religiosity and Religious Coping

Tan

Rashid

Guan

2020

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Background Amphetamine-type stimulant (ATS) use brings severe adverse effects to the mental well-being of an individual and it is an essential contributor to the global disease burden. Meanwhile, religiosity and religious coping might improve one’s conduct, physical and mental well-being. Hence, this study aims to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression in ATS user and their association with religiosity and religious coping. Methods It is a cross-sectional study conducted at the Department of Psychological Medicine, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, Malaysia. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used to assess anxiety and depression among ATS users. Religiosity and religious coping were measured with Duke University Religious Index and Brief RCOPE. Results This study involved 215 ATS users. Almost half of the ATS users had either anxiety ( n = 96; 44.6%) or depression ( n = 108; 50.2%), which were associated with polysubstance use or having an existing psychiatric disorder. Subjects with higher religiosity and positive religious coping were less anxious or depressed. However, negative religious coping was significantly associated with anxiety and depression in ATS users. Conclusion Anxiety and depression are prevalent in ATS users. Integrating religiosity and religious coping into the ATS users’ treatment plan helps to improve their mental well-being.

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Clinical Course of Methamphetamine-Induced Psychotic Disorder in a 3-Month Follow-Up

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Methamphetamine Dependence, Psychological Well-being, Criminality and High Risk Sexual Behaviors in Female-Only Methadone Services in Tehran and Karaj, Iran

Methamphetamine Dependence, Psychological Well-being, Criminality and High Risk Sexual Behaviors in Female-Only Methadone Services in Tehran and Karaj, Iran

Central Nervous System Stimulants and Drugs That Suppress Appetite

Anxiety and Depression among Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Users: The Association with Religiosity and Religious Coping

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