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Mania following ketamine abuse

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Ketamine, a noncompetitive antagonist of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, has multiple clinical uses. On the other hand, ketamine abuse or recreational use has been gaining increasing attention. Induction of mania and psychotic symptoms has been reported in a patient receiving IV ketamine therapy for reflex sympathetic dystrophy. We here report a 26 year-old man who abused ketamine by inhalation for 12 months and developed manic-like symptoms after ketamine use. This case suggests a possible relationship between manic symptoms and ketamine abuse. To the best of our knowledge, this may be the first report regarding mania after recreational use of ketamine.

Source: Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment

DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s97696

Authors: Hsien-Yuan Lane, Yuan-Yuan Lu, Chieh-Hsin Lin

Institutions: China Medical University, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Bipolar Disorder and Treatment

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,836