DRUG-RELATED PSYCHOSIS

CONDITION

Drug abuse can cause symptoms similar to mental illness. The most common condition is 'psychosis related to drug abuse". This psychosis can last from a few days to a several months. Many drugs can cause this, including AMPHETAMINES (SYABU), COCAINE, CANNABIS (GANJA), GUM/GLUE SNIFFING, HEROIN. Other drugs such as some controlled medications (cough medicine, sleeping pills), steroids (often used for body-building), or diet pills containing amphetamines, have also been reported to cause psychosis as a side effect.

SYMPTOMS

Paranoia

Hallucinations

Agitation

Confusion

Aggression

TREATMENT

Medication

Psychotherapy and counseling

Drug rehabilitation

HOW TO GET HELP?

Drug abuse is an offence in Brunei.

Any suspected case should be reported to Narcotics Control Bureau

IF MEDICAL ATTENTION IS NEEDED:

Go to Accident and Emergency Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital if it is an urgent situation                                     

OR

Go to a nearby Health Care Center to speak to a health professional.

You may be referred to see a psychiatrist.

ANY ENQUIRES?

Call 2454644 (Outpatient Psychiatric Services) during office hours

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