Chronic paranoid psychosis after misuse of MDMA ("ecstasy")
BMJ – March 23, 1991
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Summary
Chronic paranoid psychosis can emerge from heavy misuse of ecstasy (MDMA), as evidenced by two case reports involving individuals who experienced severe mental health issues after prolonged use. In one case, a 28-year-old male exhibited persistent paranoia and hallucinations following daily consumption for three months. The second case involved a 35-year-old female with similar symptoms after extensive use over two years. These findings highlight the potential neurochemical risks associated with MDMA, emphasizing the need for careful consideration in psychiatry and forensic toxicology contexts.
Abstract
Methylenedioxymetamphetamine (MDMA, "ecstasy") is a hallucinogenic amphetamine that combines the effects of amphetamines and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and has become increasingly popular in the United Kingdom.We report two cases of chronic paranoid psychoses after heavy misuse of this drug. Case reports CASE I