Substance- Related Disorders

Prof
Dr Sirwan K Ali
Department of Psychiatry
CCP

Hallucinogen abuse/ dependence

Problem
 I found that my brother is recently
complaining from palpitation, profuse
sweating, shortness of breath and some
perceptual changes. He admitted that
his friends encourage him to use a drug
and some times share them a special
smoking habit.
Possible differential diagnoses
 Hallucinogen intoxication
 (psilocybin (mushrooms) , mescaline ,
lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)) abuse
 Cannabis intoxication
Additional remarks
 Hallucinogen abuse abuse
 Intoxication and withdrawal symptoms
 Differential diagnoses
 Management process