Evaluating the impact of an emergency department protocol that guides management of methamphetamine-induced agitation and psychosis

Background: Methamphetamine is an addictive stimulant that may induce symptoms of agitation and psychosis. The estimated rate of methamphetamine use is 6.6 per 1000 people. Currently, no treatment guidelines exist to support the optimal management of patients presenting with methamphetamine-induced...

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Main Authors: Julie Nguyen, PharmD, Stephen Lee, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, Dennis Ankrah, PharmD, BCPS, Erin Knox, PharmD, BCPP
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists 2022-01-01
Series:Mental Health Clinician
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Online Access:https://theijpt.org/doi/pdf/10.9740/mhc.2022.01.009