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M.D.M.A. (“Ecstasy”); a case of possible drug-induced psychosis

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3, 4, Methylenedioxymetamphetamine (M.D.M.A., Ecstasy) is a modified amphetamine with stimulant and hallucinogenic properties. Ecstasy has been increasingly abused in Dublin in recent years. It is commonly perceived by users as a safe drug. We report a case of prolonged psychosis following brief recreational use of Ecstasy.

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  1. Division of Psychiarty of Addictive Behaviour, St. George’s Hosptial Medical School, SW17ORE, Cranmer Terrace, London

    H. Williams

  2. St.Brendan’s Hospital, Rathdown Road, Dublin 7

    D. Meagher

  3. St. Vincent’s Hospital, Fairview, Dublin 3

    P. Galligan

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Williams, H., Meagher, D. & Galligan, P. M.D.M.A. (“Ecstasy”); a case of possible drug-induced psychosis. I.J.M.S. 162, 43–44 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02942900

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