Alireza Ghaffarinejad
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences
[ 1 ] - Relationship of Opioid Dependence and Positive and Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenic Patients
Abstract Background: Many schizophrenic patients are engaged in self-medication drug abuse, including narcotics. It is assumed that many of these patients have a greater number of psychotic symptoms, and show noncompliance with treatment. In this study, we investigated relationship of positive and negative symptoms and opioid dependence in these patients. Methods: This was a descriptive...
[ 2 ] - Reporting a Case of Injecting Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Tablets, Intensified Symptoms of Schizoph-renia or Induce Separate Mental Disorder
Abstract Background: Methylphenidate is one of the classic amphetamines which can cause or exacerbate psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia patients. Methods: In this paper, a young man is presented with injection of methylphenidate tablets with acute cellulitis due to this injection and the related symptoms. In the first hospitalization and after recovery from psychotic disorder due to ...
[ 3 ] - Psychosis as an Early Presentation of Neuro-Brucellosis
Brucellosis is an endemic zoonotic infectious disease in Middle East countries including Iran. This infection may involve central nervous system. Psychosis has been reported in rare cases with chronic brucellosis.A 26-year-old male shepherd patient who developed neuro-brucellosis and psychosis is presented. He had hallucinations (visual and auditory) and delusions. He was also impulsive and had...
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