Management of Methamphetamine-Induced Psychosis by 8 sessions of ECT

Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 3

Abstract

At present, methamphetamine abuse is a considerable problem. To present usefulness of ECT in the management of methamphetamine induced psychosis.ECT can be a good choice in the treatment of this serious condition. Keywords: ECT, methamphetamine.

Authors and Affiliations

Jamshid A hmadi, Ali Sahraian, Seyed Ali Dastgheib, Arash Mowla, Laaya Ahmadzadeh

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Jamshid A hmadi, Ali Sahraian, Seyed Ali Dastgheib, Arash Mowla, Laaya Ahmadzadeh (2015). Management of Methamphetamine-Induced Psychosis by 8 sessions of ECT. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 3(3), 1565-1566. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-374395