Neuroimaging features of psilocybin-induced toxic-metabolic encephalopathy in an adolescent
BMJ Case Reports – March 01, 2024
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Summary
A striking case in Pediatrics reveals the acute dangers of psilocybin. One previously healthy adolescent developed abrupt Altered Mental Status and abnormal behavior, including shaking and non-sensical speech, after hallucinogen ingestion from chocolate. Neuroimaging confirmed toxic encephalopathy. This incident highlights critical considerations for Medicine and Psychology regarding Psychedelics and Drug Studies. It underscores the profound Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior and the importance of Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis in diagnosing such encephalopathy, offering vital insights for Neuroscience and Psychiatry.
Abstract
A previously healthy adolescent presented to the emergency department with an abrupt onset of altered mental status and abnormal behaviour, including shaking of the extremities, rocking back and forth, and non-sensical speech, after ingestion of chocolate that contained psilocybin. Neurological