Journal article
Differentiating first episode substance induced and primary psychotic disorders with concurrent substance use in young people
S Fraser, L Hides, L Philips, D Proctor, DI Lubman
Schizophrenia Research | Published : 2012
Abstract
Objective: Substance use is common in first-episode psychosis, and complicates the accurate diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. The differentiation of substance-induced psychotic disorders (SIPD) from primary psychotic disorders (PPD) is particularly challenging. This cross-sectional study compares the clinical, substance use and functional characteristics of substance using first episode psychosis patients diagnosed with a SIPD and PPD. Method: Participants were 61 young people (15-24. years) admitted to a psychiatric inpatient service with first episode psychosis, reporting substance use in the past month. Diagnosis was determined using the Psychiatric Research Interview for DSM-IV Su..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Leanne Hides and Dan Lubmanwere supported by the Colonial Foundation when this study was conducted. Leanne Hides is currently supported by a Queensland University of Technology, Vice Chancellor's Senior Research Fellowship. These funding bodies had no involvement in study design; in the collection, analysis or interpretation of data; in the writing of the report; or in the decision to submit the paper for publication.