Case report
https://doi.org/10.20471/dec.2021.57.02.10
Schizophreniform Disorder Following Excessive Consumption of Energy Drinks: A Case Report
Iman Mustafa Elhag
; Mental Health Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Anas Ibn Auf
; Mental Health Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Introduction - consumption of energy drinks is increasing each year worldwide, especially among young people seeking for assumed power and increased physical and emotional endurance. energy drinks contain caffeine which has stimulating effects, but its excessive and chronic consumption may cause unwanted effects; physically and mentally. There are some studies reported symptoms of psychotic and mood disorders associated with excessive use of caffeine. We present a case of clear psychotic features in a young female following a four-year history of consuming large amounts of energy drinks. In conclusion, this case suggests an association between excessive use of energy drinks and schizophreniform disorder.
Keywords
energy drinks; psychotic disorders; Saudi Arabia
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257569
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Publication date:
1.6.2021.
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