Improvement of methamphetamine-induced psychosis, retardation and craving after few sessions of ECT

Abstract

Background: Methamphetamine abuse is now a significant problem in Iran. Objective: To present usefulness of ECT in the improvement of methamphetamine induced psychosis, methamphetamine withdrawal retardation and methamphetamine withdrawal craving, in a single case. Results/Conclusion: ECT can be beneficial in the treatment of these serious conditions.