ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
SCHIZOPHRENIA
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Yes, it should
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No, it should not
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It depends whether the person realizes the symptoms are substance / medication induced
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It depends how quickly the symptoms surfaced after the substance use was initiated
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Detailed explanation-1: -If the underlying mental health condition features psychotic episodes as a symptom, then antidepressant, anti-psychotic or other medications such as clozapine (Clozaril) may be recommended for an extended period of time, particularly if delusions and hallucinations are frequent or particularly severe.
Detailed explanation-2: -Treatment for Substance-Induced Psychotic Disorder Medication: Your doctor may prescribe antipsychotic drugs and other types of medication to help control your symptoms and treat other conditions that may be affecting you like anxiety, depression, or PTSD.
Detailed explanation-3: -They produce hallucinations, delusional thinking, and disorganization. A substance-induced psychotic disorder is a form of psychosis. It’s caused by using or withdrawing from alcohol or other drugs. Drug-induced psychosis may fade over time, or it could trigger a lifelong condition.
Detailed explanation-4: -Psychosis can be caused by the abuse of hallucinogens or certain prescription medications. In rare cases, exceptionally sensitive people can experience psychosis as a side effect even when taking prescription drugs properly. Medications known to include possible psychotic side effects include: Muscle relaxants.