Exploring the Relationship Between Stimulant Use and Serious Mental Illness-View Presentation Slides

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The document is an informative resource from the American Psychiatric Association exploring the connection between stimulant use and serious mental illnesses. The webinar provides education credits for various health professionals, such as physicians and social workers, and includes downloadable slides and captions for accessibility.<br /><br />It features faculty presentations from Dr. Charles L. Scott and Dr. Debra Pinals, focusing on differentiating stimulant-induced psychosis from schizophrenia and identifying treatments for stimulant use disorders. The content describes DSM-5 criteria for stimulant use disorder, noting symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal. It also discusses the characteristics of stimulant-induced psychosis like paranoia and hallucinations.<br /><br />The document highlights the growing use of cocaine and methamphetamine in the U.S., elaborating on their methods of use, physiological effects, and cognitive impairment risks. It describes the toxicity of cocaethylene, a byproduct of simultaneous cocaine and alcohol use, emphasizing its danger due to increased cardiovascular events.<br /><br />Methamphetamine use, particularly the potent P2P methamphetamine variant, is noted as being increasingly problematic. The discourse on methamphetamine-associated psychosis (MAP) indicates it can mimic schizophrenia, with a significant portion of users experiencing prolonged psychosis.<br /><br />Treatment strategies outlined include medication management despite the lack of FDA-approved treatments, and behavioral therapies like the Matrix Model, motivational interviewing, and contingency management. The document underscores the importance of combining these approaches to treat stimulant use disorders effectively.<br /><br />It concludes with how participants can claim continuing education credit and details on upcoming webinars from the association focusing on related mental health topics. The resource emphasizes the importance of understanding stimulant impacts on mental health and offers tools for ongoing professional education and support.

Keywords

stimulant use

mental illness

psychosis

DSM-5 criteria

cocaine

methamphetamine

treatment strategies

continuing education

behavioral therapies

American Psychiatric Association