Evaluating the impact of an emergency department protocol that guides management of methamphetamine-induced agitation and psychosis

• Main Authors: Julie Nguyen, PharmD (Author), Stephen Lee, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP (Author), Dennis Ankrah, PharmD, BCPS (Author), Erin Knox, PharmD, BCPP (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Methamphetamine is an addictive stimulant that may induce symptoms of agitation and psychosis. The estimated rate of methamphetamine use is 6.6 per 1000 people. Currently, no treatment guidelines exist to support the optimal management of patients presenting with methamphetamine-induced...