1.
J Psychoactive Drugs
; 49(4): 294-296, 2017.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-28686543
RESUMO
N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is a psychoactive substance that has been gaining popularity in therapeutic and recreational use. This is a case of a physician who chronically took DMT augmented with phenelzine in an attempt to self-medicate refractory bipolar depression. His presentation of altered mental status, mania, and psychosis is examined in regards to his DMT use. This case discusses DMT, the possible uses of DMT, and the theorized mechanism of DMT in psychosis and treatment of depression, particularly involving its agonist activity at 5-HT1A, 5-HT2A, and 5-HT2C. It is also important to recognize the dangers of self-medication, particularly amongst physicians.
Assuntos
Transtorno Bipolar/tratamento farmacológico , N,N-Dimetiltriptamina/administração & dosagem , Adulto , Transtorno Bipolar/metabolismo , Humanos , Masculino , Fenelzina/administração & dosagem , Médicos , Receptores de Serotonina/metabolismo , Automedicação/métodos
2.
J Clin Psychopharmacol
; 37(4): 480-482, 2017 08.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-28609305