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What are the differences in symptom's between schizophrenia and drug induced psychosis? |
What are the differences in symptom's between schizophrenia and drug induced psychosis? Sometimes the symptoms are the same. The difference is the diagnositc criteria. The following is the D. C. for schizophrenia as stated by the DSM IV. 1. delusions 2. hallucinations 3. disorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence) 4. grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior 5. negative symptoms, i.e., affective flattening, alogia, or avolition Note: Only one Criterion A symptom is required if delusions are bizarre or hallucinations consist of a voice keeping up a running commentary on the person's behavior or thoughts, or two or more voices conversing with each other. Social/occupational dysfunction: For a significant portion of the time since the onset of the disturbance, one or more major areas of functioning such as work, interpersonal relations, or self-care are markedly below the level achieved prior to the onset (or when the onset is in childhood or adolescence, failure to achieve expected level of interpersonal, academic, or occupational achievement). Duration: Continuous signs of the disturbance persist for at least 6 months. This 6-month period must include at least 1 month of symptoms (or less if successfully treated) that meet Criterion A (i.e., active-phase symptoms) and may include periods of prodromal or residual symptoms. During these prodromal or residual periods, the signs of the disturbance may be manifested by only negative symptoms or two or more symptoms listed in Criterion A present in an attenuated form (e.g., odd beliefs, unusual perceptual experiences). Schizoaffective and Mood Disorder exclusion: Schizoaffective Disorder and Mood Disorder With Psychotic Features have been ruled out because either (1) no Major Depressive, Manic, or Mixed Episodes have occurred concurrently with the active-phase symptoms; or (2) if mood episodes have occurred during active-phase symptoms, their total duration has been brief relative to the duration of the active and residual periods. Substance/general medical condition exclusion: The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition. Relationship to a Pervasive Developmental Disorder: If there is a history of Autistic Disorder or another Pervasive Developmental Disorder, the additional diagnosis of Schizophrenia is made only if prominent delusions or hallucinations are also present for at least a month (or less if successfully treated). Drug induced psychosis wears off when the drug leaves the system and the type of psychosis is different depending on the drug. Onset is sudden and the most common psychosis is paranoid and aggressive in nature. Hope this helps. Source(s): Me. I'm a med. student. most drug induced psychosis ppl have visual hallucinations while in schizophrenia ppl most ocmmonly have auditory halluciantions (which are mostly male voices BTW). graduate student of psychology and work 1 year w/ schizophrenics schizophrenia has hallucinations all the time not just when the drug is in your system. if you hear someone talking to you all the time, then consult a doctor. This is a very good blog, a beginner鈥檚 guide to abnormal psychology. Short, clear and simple; and you can even post your question and contact the author regarding particular subject you are interested in, for FREE http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.co... |
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