Drug-induced psychosis is a mental disorder that is caused by the use of certain drugs. It is characterized by a break from reality, including delusions and hallucinations. Symptoms can be mild or severe and can last for days, weeks, or months after the drug has been stopped.
Common signs and symptoms of drug-induced psychosis include:
* Delusions: False beliefs that the person firmly believes despite evidence to the contrary.
* Hallucinations: Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not real.
* Disorganized thinking and behavior: Speech that is jumbled or difficult to understand, unpredictable or bizarre behavior, or difficulty performing everyday tasks.
* Paranoia: An intense, irrational fear of being watched or followed.
* Aggression: Outbursts of anger, rage, or violence.
* Social withdrawal: Avoiding friends and family, isolating oneself in their home, or avoiding contact with others.
* Insomnia: Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
* Changes in appetite: Eating more or less than usual.
* Mood swings: Rapid changes in emotion or mood.
If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these signs and symptoms of drug-induced psychosis, seek medical help immediately. Treatment options can include medications, psychotherapy, and support groups.