Remission of Methamphetamine-Induced Withdrawal Delirium and Craving After Electroconvulsive Therapy
| Author | Jamshid Ahmadi | en |
| Author | Sara Ekramzadeh | en |
| Author | Saxby Pridmore | en |
| Issued Date | 2015-12-28 | en |
| 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. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.17795/ijpbs-1793 | en |
| Keyword | Methamphetamine Induced Withdrawal | en |
| Keyword | Delirium | en |
| Keyword | ECT | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Remission of Methamphetamine-Induced Withdrawal Delirium and Craving After Electroconvulsive Therapy | en |
| Type | Case Report | en |
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