Definitions
What is a hallucination?
Something someone hears, sees, smells, etc. that is not actually there.
Where do people who experience substance-induced psychosis seek treatment?
Name two symptom of DTs
confusion, tremors, hallucinations, sudden mood changes, fatigue, restlessness, muscle tension, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular collapse
True or false: substance induced psychosis is possible as a result of withdrawal of alcohol
True
What is an example of a delusion?
Believing someone has tapped into your phone, is watching or stalking you, able to read your mind, able to read others' minds, being targeted by the government, etc.
What is a delusion?
A belief held by someone despite evidence against it
How long is treatment for substance induced psychosis on average?
People receive treatment for an average of 3-4 days
Name 3 symptoms of DTs
confusion, tremors, hallucinations, sudden mood changes, fatigue, restlessness, muscle tension, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular collapse
True or false: DTs can lead to death
True. Symptoms of high blood pressure and seizures may result in death if left untreated.
About ____ out of 100 people will experience at least one episode of psychosis in their lifetime.
3
Describe psychosis
A cognitive processing disorder that leads to auditory hallucinations, visual hallucinations, and delusions.
What is the number one recommendation when experiencing substance induced psychosis?
Stop taking the illicit substance that caused psychosis
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2-3
True or false: Symptoms of substance induced psychosis can only be treated with medications.
False. Not every episode requires medication assistance. Sometimes sobriety and time is all that is needed.
What is one thing you learned today that can be applied to you?
Any answer related to what was discussed
What does a provider mean when they say "you have a predisposition to bipolar disorder".
The provider means that I have underlying conditions that may contribute to the manifestation and diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Underlying conditions include genetics, trauma history, how I cope with stress, substance use history, etc.
What substances trigger substance induced psychosis for many weeks?
cocaine, amphetamine, and PCP
___% of individuals in the withdrawal stage of alcohol develop DTs or have seizures.
3-5%
True or false: Meth-induced psychosis can mimic symptoms of bipolar disorder
False. Meth-induced psychosis mimics symptoms of schizophrenia (delusions/hallucinations)
Name 4 medications that can cause psychotic side effects if taking in large doses
muscle relaxants, antihistamines, antidepressants, cardiovascular medications, antihypertensive medications, anticonvulsants, chemotherapy agents, and corticosteroids.
Define tactile hallucinations
When someone experiences a feeling that is not really there, such as a sensation of bugs crawling under the skin.
What 2 medications are often used to help treatment substance induced psychosis?
benzodiazepines and antipsychotics
What causes DTs?
Alcohol is a nervous system depressant. When someone abruptly stops drinking, the nervous system tries to find balance again by overstimulating itself.
True or false: Alcohol withdrawal can occur even at high blood alcohol levels (BALs)
True. People who abuse alcohol tend to have high tolerance levels and need a drink to avoid withdrawal prior to measuring BAL of 0.
What is the most common substance to cause psychosis?
Methamphetamine