Neurobehavioral performance of male methamphetamine-dependent trainees during abstinence in selected narcotic addiction rehabilitation centres, Malaysia

• Main Author: Rahmat @Rahaman, Dzulkhissham
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: Substance-Related Disorders - rehabilitation; Methamphetamine - adverse effects; Substance-Related Disorders - psychology
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/71498/1/FPSK%28M%29%202012%2042%20IR.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/71498/

Methamphetamine (MA) is an illicit psychostimulant drug. Chronic or heavy MA use may induce symptoms resembling paranoid schizophrenia, including delusions, and auditory hallucinations. Excessive use of MA can cause hyperactivity, agitation, and paranoia, and a psychotic state lasting from days to w...