Pyrethroid as a Substance of Abuse
Joint Authors
Sharma, Pravesh
Manning, Stephen
Baronia, Regina
Mushtaq, Saira
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This is a case of a 22-year-old Hispanic male with a history of bipolar disorder and methamphetamine dependence who was admitted after presenting with suicidal ideations by slashing his throat with a machete.
The patient had been smoking and inhaling “processed” pyrethroid for about eight weeks as an inexpensive methamphetamine substitute.
He reported experiencing a “rush” similar to methamphetamine after using pyrethroid from liquid insecticide that had been heated (electrocuted) or sprayed on hot metal sheets until it crystallized.
The patient presented with no significant physical markings or findings but claimed to have his suicidal ideations precipitated by concerns of ill effects of pyrethroid on his health.
He also had positive urine drug screen for methamphetamine, which he admitted to using on the day of admission.
We conclude that it is important for physicians to maintain a high level of suspicion for alternate and uncommon substances of abuse as well as risks for suicidal tendencies in these patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sharma, Pravesh& Manning, Stephen& Baronia, Regina& Mushtaq, Saira. 2014. Pyrethroid as a Substance of Abuse. Case Reports in Psychiatry،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sharma, Pravesh…[et al.]. Pyrethroid as a Substance of Abuse. Case Reports in Psychiatry No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sharma, Pravesh& Manning, Stephen& Baronia, Regina& Mushtaq, Saira. Pyrethroid as a Substance of Abuse. Case Reports in Psychiatry. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017571
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1017571